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Monte Of The Month -- August 2012
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I tried neutral when I shifted it through the gears a couple of times but it didn't work for me. I'm going to run it by a friend of mine today and see if he has any ideas...
Hi `Mike,
Trying to catch up on reading posts, but I get distracted easily
Keys get dirty and sometimes that can cause the symptoms that you posted....Also your cylinder can wear with time.
Below is some information that may help..
* Also, it is bad to have a lot of keys on your car ring (The weight of extra keys can wear the cylinder by it's weight & movement.
Trying to catch up on reading posts, but I get distracted easily
Keys get dirty and sometimes that can cause the symptoms that you posted....Also your cylinder can wear with time.
Below is some information that may help..
* Also, it is bad to have a lot of keys on your car ring (The weight of extra keys can wear the cylinder by it's weight & movement.
Keeping your car keys clean is important for hygienic purposes and to prevent malfunctions. There are various ways you can clean a car key with household products, but depending on the type of key you have, some methods will be more suitable than others. Some car keys are equipped with electronic chips so submerging them in liquids will not be the best option. However, a variety of cleaning and natural acidic products should be sufficient to clean the average metal car key.
Cleaning metal car keys
Remove the keys you want to clean from the key chain and dampen a cleaning cloth with warm water. Clean the whole surface of the key with that cleaning cloth. The purpose is to remove any excess of dirt that might cause a malfunction (if the key is used to start the engine). Apply a small amount of tooth paste to an old tooth brush you don't intend to use again. Brush the surface continuously without using water. This will help remove impurities. When you're finished brushing, wipe the key clean again with the cleaning cloth.
Fill a bowl with lemon juice or vinegar to a level where the surface of the key will be covered. Leave the key in the bowl overnight. The acidic liquids will go to work on the metal. Remove the key from the bowl in the morning, wipe it clean and it should be ready to use.
Cleaning car keys with electronic chips
Dampen a cleaning cloth with warm water and remove any excess dirt from the surface of the key. The important thing is to prevent the section of the key that contains any electronic chip to get completely wet. Cleaning it with a dampen cloth will not affect it.
Following similar steps to cleaning a metal key, dampen a tooth brush with lemon juice or toothpaste and brush off any impurities from the key's metal surface.
Finally, apply ketchup or toothpaste on the metal port of the key. Cover the entire surface with either substance, and leave it on overnight. Remove the ketchup or toothpaste next morning with a cleaning cloth and your key will be clean and ready to be used again.
Cleaning metal car keys
Remove the keys you want to clean from the key chain and dampen a cleaning cloth with warm water. Clean the whole surface of the key with that cleaning cloth. The purpose is to remove any excess of dirt that might cause a malfunction (if the key is used to start the engine). Apply a small amount of tooth paste to an old tooth brush you don't intend to use again. Brush the surface continuously without using water. This will help remove impurities. When you're finished brushing, wipe the key clean again with the cleaning cloth.
Fill a bowl with lemon juice or vinegar to a level where the surface of the key will be covered. Leave the key in the bowl overnight. The acidic liquids will go to work on the metal. Remove the key from the bowl in the morning, wipe it clean and it should be ready to use.
Cleaning car keys with electronic chips
Dampen a cleaning cloth with warm water and remove any excess dirt from the surface of the key. The important thing is to prevent the section of the key that contains any electronic chip to get completely wet. Cleaning it with a dampen cloth will not affect it.
Following similar steps to cleaning a metal key, dampen a tooth brush with lemon juice or toothpaste and brush off any impurities from the key's metal surface.
Finally, apply ketchup or toothpaste on the metal port of the key. Cover the entire surface with either substance, and leave it on overnight. Remove the ketchup or toothpaste next morning with a cleaning cloth and your key will be clean and ready to be used again.
Last edited by Space; May 9, 2012 at 07:10 AM.
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Thanks for the tips, 'Space. 
My keys look pretty clean, but I'll give them a wipe down anyhow. That way they'll not only be clean but they'll also have minty fresh breath. I don't think weight is a problem...the only other thing on the keyrings are the gas key and FOB, and one set has a small *** 049 piston. I'm not one to just throw parts at a problem in the hopes of fixing it, but might replace the ignition switch as a safeguard. I'll see what my friend has to say about it today. He's a mechanic at a Chevy dealership so may have come across this problem before.
My keys look pretty clean, but I'll give them a wipe down anyhow. That way they'll not only be clean but they'll also have minty fresh breath. I don't think weight is a problem...the only other thing on the keyrings are the gas key and FOB, and one set has a small *** 049 piston. I'm not one to just throw parts at a problem in the hopes of fixing it, but might replace the ignition switch as a safeguard. I'll see what my friend has to say about it today. He's a mechanic at a Chevy dealership so may have come across this problem before.
Hi `Mike,
Yes, it's better to be safe, then sorry...I know I've had the experience to many times when I put in the key & nothing happens
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I get that sick feeling in the pit of my stomach when that happens...& it always seem to happen when you really need to get on the road & be some place on time Keep us updated...Below are a few past post/threads that you may want to check out...Good Luck 
Yes, it's better to be safe, then sorry...I know I've had the experience to many times when I put in the key & nothing happens
On`No I get that sick feeling in the pit of my stomach when that happens...& it always seem to happen when you really need to get on the road & be some place on time Keep us updated...Below are a few past post/threads that you may want to check out...Good Luck - 2002 Monte Carlo ignition lock cylinder problems - Monte Carlo ...
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It only happened once like that, But I did through the MAF sensor when I cleaned my Engine once. I made sure that was completely covered when ever I touched up the engine since than. One thing I've learned cleaning most modern cars is there very pick/sensitive to everything you do lol.. as well as something weird will just randomly happen and never happen again, which I think is part of the whole computer system in cars. I mean how many times does your computer out of the blue just get screwed up, you restart it and it never happens again.
Anyway best of luck to you and hopefully it was just a random fluke
Anyway best of luck to you and hopefully it was just a random fluke
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Well, the bizarre glitch, gremlin, whatever you want to call it decided to rear its ugly head again this morning. Except this time neither key would start the car. I did the security relearn and it fired right up. I have a feeling I'm going to be going to the dealership real soon for a new BCM... 
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