Chevy Camaro Key Won't Turn

But my car has stock HEI ignition.

Chevy camaro key won't turn. I have a 1996 Chevy camaro thats been sitting for about 7 months. Ask Your Own Chevy Question. If you can hear it turn the key of and wait about 15 seconds and turn the key to the RUN position again.

The engine doesnt want to turn off when the key is switched off. Should you hear only one chirp your vehicle does not have factory security and these instructions do not apply. I had a Nova years ago with MSD ignition that did this and I had to run a diode in the alternator wire because I guess it was backfeeding power and keeping it running or something.

The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro car makes a clicking noise but wont start. Very often this could be caused by a low battery or poor connection between the battery and starter. If your Chevy Camaros battery doesnt have enough voltage to properly engage the safety mechanisms that leave your key stuck in the ignition can cause the issue.

If you turn the key to the Start position but the engine wont crank. Engine wont turn off when key turned off. 1968 Camaro RS orig AC car ZZ Fatburn Dougs D368 Headers Tremec TKO600 w Hurst Blackjack 12 Bolt Posi 373 mulitleaf SFCs Budniks Hotchkis Magnaflow etc.

It can be faulty ignition lock cylinderI suggest to wiggle the steering wheel a bit and see if the key gets released outIf that is not helping then first turn steering wheel to right and try removing the keyor next turn steering wheel to left and see if you can remove the key. If this works then more than likely you have a worn or damaged key or your ignition may be starting to fail you may not get a second chance to turn your key so go to a locksmith or call a Locksmithand ask them to first cut you a key by numbers this is called a CODE key. All you hear is a single click or repeated clicking coming from the engine compartment.

Now when i turn the ignition on my stereo turns on gauges turn on as well. Very often this could be caused by a low battery or poor connection between the battery and starter. There could be a bad fuel pump faulty plugs bad timing beltchain faulty ignition failed camshaftcrankshaft sensor or any number of other possible causes.