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Key won't turn
So.... I jump in the car to go to work yesterday, and the ignition key won't turn. I jiggled the wheel, immediately thinking the steering wheel lock was the issue, but the wheel was not locked. Of course, in the process of yanking and trying get something to happen, NOW the wheel is locked. But that is not the culprit. The key has always fit "loosely"but never failed to turn freely- never binding or anything. Tried the key both ways, and all three keys I have for the car. Nothing works, and won't move, even a little.
Trying the locksmith first, and if that fails, I guess I'm going to have to figure out how to get a new ignition switch. Anyone else ever have this issue? |
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06-25-2020, 01:17 PM
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hi,unfortunately s...t happens..you probably as you know have to remove the ignition switch lock assembly.Look up in search her on right top ,there is plenty of help
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06-25-2020, 01:22 PM
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I had my switch break a few months ago. Replacing it is a pain, and new ones are expensive. I suppose after 43 years, it gave up the ghost?
Drilling out the one time use bolts is about the hardest part, I have Allen heads in there now should it ever have to come back out. Good luck.
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06-25-2020, 01:39 PM
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What John said........did it to mine and it's been working fine since.
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06-25-2020, 02:18 PM
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OK- so after searching/reading threads, I undertook the simplest approach- Blasted a bunch of penetrating oil into the keyhole, inserted the key and rattled it around.
EUREKA. It turns. Not sure if this is a sign that the end is near, but for now, I'll take it. Thanks everybody, Never had a repair go so easy. |
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06-26-2020, 08:07 AM
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