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ct78barnes
Explorer
Apr 20, 2015

Towing a 2012 Equinox

I have been towing ours for two years and have had to replace the tumblers as the key would get locked in and not shut off. We go by GM instructions and had the tow switch installed so we do not have to pull the fuse every time. But after just getting back from a 2,500 mile round trip the wife could not get the key to come out. I could get it out if I played with it a few times. They covered it under warranty . I do not think towing it had any thing to do with the switch going bad but if you have a Eqinox and had this problem please share your experience
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  • catkins's avatar
    catkins
    Explorer II
    Apr 26, 2015
    '06 Vue decided to not release key while back east sightseeing. Got it out after a struggle, new key cut and so far still working fine. I must admit, key was quite worn from use. Good luck all!
  • WillTy3's avatar
    WillTy3
    Explorer
    Apr 24, 2015
    Coyote74 wrote:
    On my 2013 if the fuse switch is turned off for the power disconect or fuse pulled and the key in lock position the key will not release to be pulled out unless you return the fuse switch to on or fuse is in.



    We where having the key issue with our 2012 and this is the correct solution. Fuse has to be in.
  • Coyote74's avatar
    Coyote74
    Explorer
    Apr 22, 2015
    On my 2013 if the fuse switch is turned off for the power disconect or fuse pulled and the key in lock position the key will not release to be pulled out unless you return the fuse switch to on or fuse is in.
  • ct78barnes's avatar
    ct78barnes
    Explorer
    Apr 21, 2015
    Thanks it nice to know that I am not the only one . Seems GM has been having a lot of problems with these switches. I knew it had nothing to do with me towing it behind my coach.
  • siggyd777's avatar
    siggyd777
    Explorer
    Apr 21, 2015
    Had the same problem, Key would not come out, needed a lot of trying.
    ACE cut me a new key, works fine now, seems to be a GM problem???
    It's an 05 Saturn Vue.
    Siggy
  • bullydogs1's avatar
    bullydogs1
    Explorer
    Apr 21, 2015
    I received a letter from GM about my Vue and the key not coming out..they said go to dealer for free replacement if I needed to..what was happening was the key was coming out and not turning the cylinder smoothly..once I had a new key cut, the problem went away and am not letting anyone touch something that works just fine. I was told as the key wears the tumblers don't like it.

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