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ugh my key wont turn!!!
This is so frustrating..i got everything back into place. everything set up, but now the ignition key WONT TURN!!!! Whats the reason for this? Just before i put everything back it was fine.
seems like a pretty dumb question, but i just dont get it. please dont tell me i have to take out the ignition cylinder...  thanks -Ryan EDIT: all is good. Just muscled the key and it worked. pheww thank god 
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Sometimes, if there's a little pressure on the wheel itself, it makes the key tough to turn.
Not sure if this was your situation, but if you turn the wheel a little to remove the tension, the key will often turn easily... |
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did you ever get your key turning?
I have one stuck on an 88 N/A Dave
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Yeah i got it. I just tapped on the cylinder, and FORCED the key. after that, all was good. Ive been seeming to get good luck with easy fixes on this car...so far..lol
GL, -Ryan
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Yep, and the next time you muscle the key it will break off in the ignition. Get an extra one made while you can and some lock graphite to lube it up.
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+1 on graphite lube, still need to do that.. -Ryan
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Sill stuck.
wd40 in the ignition. some tapping. jacked the front wheels up. next the vise grips come out.
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Dave,
The reason I asked if you got the OEM key for your '88 was that I spent an hour trying to get my wheel locks off the car a couple weeks ago. I was rotating the tires on both cars. I made the mistake of switching the wheel locks/lugs between the "87 & '88. I was about to drill out the lock when I used the other key. Problem solved. Did you get more than 1 key? GL John_AZ |
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Hooray.....
Just walked in to check my mail. I did get it free about three moments ago. A gentle wiggle and Free at last. I needed to get the car inside to relly get to it. Thanks john..... Felt as good as a good drive from the tee at Desert Forest........
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good news.
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