# 2002 pontiac aztek ignition problems **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [November 29, 2007, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-aztek-ignition-problems/7815 "2007-11-29T18:39:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![lonijean](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/96bed5/32.png) [@lonijean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lonijean)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2007, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-aztek-ignition-problems/7815/1 "2007-11-29T18:39:49Z")
my 2002 pontiac aztek’s ignition cannot be completely shut off. I can take the key out of the ignition, and start they car just by turning the ignition switch without they key. What is going on? ---
**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2007, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-aztek-ignition-problems/7815/2 "2007-11-29T20:03:02Z")
There must be a glitch in the key cylinder. Try putting in some dry graphite compound and turning the switch with the key and see if that helps. ---
**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2007, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-aztek-ignition-problems/7815/3 "2007-11-29T21:12:06Z")
If cleaning and lube does not work, take it to a real locksmith. They will know more about this and cost less than the dealer. I agree it does sound like the cylinder and that should not cost all that much. BTW take a look at your key ring. Does it have about five pounds of keys, flashlights etc on it. BINGO. Lighten the load and the locks will last longer.