Went to start the Cruiser when I heard a "snap" and the key now freely rotates in the ignition. It can be removed but the key selector is stuck on position II (so battery is on can't be turned off). Had to disconnect the battery and tow it to the dealer.
Dealer tells me the only fix is a complete replacement of the ignition cylinder. The problem is that means a new key is also required to match the new cylinder and talk to the immobilizer.
That leaves me with the old key for the door locks which is a pain, but manageable. My only question is: will having two keys interfere with the immobilizer? Maybe it's a fault in my system, but I feel like the alarm operation was somehow connected to how you interface with the driver side door lock (for example two clicks to the left would initiate the alarm when you open the car the next time).
I guess I could pay an extra $450 for a key with a fob that can be programmed to the locks, and keep the original key as a backup if the fob fails.
Dealer tells me the only fix is a complete replacement of the ignition cylinder. The problem is that means a new key is also required to match the new cylinder and talk to the immobilizer.
That leaves me with the old key for the door locks which is a pain, but manageable. My only question is: will having two keys interfere with the immobilizer? Maybe it's a fault in my system, but I feel like the alarm operation was somehow connected to how you interface with the driver side door lock (for example two clicks to the left would initiate the alarm when you open the car the next time).
I guess I could pay an extra $450 for a key with a fob that can be programmed to the locks, and keep the original key as a backup if the fob fails.