I have a 2000 Neon and when I put the key into the ignition cylindar, the key won't turn to start the car. Its been going for awhile because I would just put the key in faster and it would turn over. Lately, its been getting worse and finally this morning nada.
Someone told me its a problem in all Chrysler products but this is the first time I've seen this kind of problem.
Do I have to take apart steering column to fix and what is involved? The key is married to the electronics. My son is a good backyard mechanic and he wanted to know what is involved to fix this. If too much for us, how much for a reg. mechanic repair?

Thanks a lot, I need help

Well is the key black or gray?

but that is not the important as is the key warn down at all? is it maybe just in need of a new key that is not worn

the key is gray and is not worn at all.

your key to your 2000 Dodge Neon is grey? Mine is black.

well i think i've seen the gray ones before.see mine is huge and black and has a chip in it.i dont think yours does.it would have to be in your steering colum.if i was you i would buy a manual cause i doubt anyones had that kind of problem.i mean starter,battery,altinator is all the same but not your prob.

My key on my 2001 was, and on my 2003 is, gray. The top of it is about the size of a quarter or so?

my 00 key is gray too i have the same problem its the ignition switch i beat mine with a wrench when it does that im not so nice to my car lol

Hmm, maybe that's why it doesn't work, you beat it? LOL :P

wow thats not good.

lol i didnt beat it till it messed up we have a relationship it messes up i hit it and it works right for the next couple months lol