paarman97maro

just looked in the manual... you can turn it off so you can lock your doors even with it in the ignition. At least on 97s you can..

MeenZ28

That happened on my 88' Had to have a locksmith come out to a gas station and replace the whole thing.

98CamaroZ28

I like how I see every new post is posted by meenZ28 all really fast...

camaroboi33

Well if i go with push start then isnt it the same thing as leaving the broke off key in the ignition and starting it with the piece i have because cant someone just break a window and press the button and start it ?

MeenZ28

I'm just good like that.

MetalliCamaro

Thats where you hide the Button, and you dont tell anyone about it. Except for us.. I mean we dont know where you live.. I dont think anyone here would want to steal your car anyway.

oxygen454

Old post but I did a write up a while ago so I thought I would throw this in...

I found it quite easy... Basically I think there is four bolts on the back of the steering wheel. Remove those after of course disconnecting either the battery or the air bags. I recommend the battery!

Then I believe you pull out the air bag module remember how it came out and unplug the electrical connectors... I was cautious about that you dont want to damage the coil in it by dropping it etc.

Then I if I remember right there is a spring clip that holds the locking mechanism in. Then you need to unbolt a nut and use a steering wheel puller which is not very expensive. I think I payed $20 at most for a decent one. Important!!...... Mark the steering wheel bolt and wheel BEFORE you pull it off so you know where it was when you go to put it back on!

Inside after that is the starter tumber. I cant remember if it is bolted in but it came out quite easily. You will see the two wires in there and one probably will be broken. I think there was clips on the wires, just clip the new tumber in after removing the old one.

To put it back together just do the revers of taking it apart. Took me maybe half hour the first time. There is torque specs on tightening down the steering wheel nut but I didnt bother.

Now the bad news.... When you replace the tumber you have to get new keys to match it. I think when it was all said and done it cost me about $140.00 and chevy wanted over $400.00 to do it.

Its quite easy and if you need help I can message you or whatever. The coil in the air bag is delicate but nothing the average person cant handle. The Haynes manual has it all in there.



I also read that they also recommended that you wait at least 20 minutes after pulling the fuse/disconnecting the battery. The DERM module stores power so that the airbag can be deployed if the electrical system is damaged. It takes a few minutes for the storage capacitor to bleed down. Wished I new that when I was working on it. Place the air back down facing up, that way if it goes off the impact will be less. The chances of going off are not that great, just better safe then sorry!

Zippo

Try getting some pliers in there and pull it out.

How much is sticking out?

Thats the only way i can think of , needle nose pliers.