Key goes in ignition, wont turn
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Key goes in ignition, wont turn
Sometimes, not the majority of time, the key goes in, "activates" steering wheel and key wont turn at all . you have to "force" it after removing.inserting a few times ytou give and force it t turn.
Is this common? What can be done?
Is this common? What can be done?
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I get the samething and after cracking the casing on one of my keys trying the "Force" method, I learned to wiggle the wheel until the key turns. I find that you have to wiggle that wheel pretty hard (no homo) to release the ignition lock. I searched these forums and found that it's just a little quirk about our cars.
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I'll try to wiggle the steering wheel next time.
Its when its parked all straight in garage or parking lot space.
I've tryed stepping on brake and going to get the other key when it was stubborn lke that. my fear is ignition/ key cylinder is getting old which could mean having to get new installed and key?? how does that work with the keys to replace ignition?
Its when its parked all straight in garage or parking lot space.
I've tryed stepping on brake and going to get the other key when it was stubborn lke that. my fear is ignition/ key cylinder is getting old which could mean having to get new installed and key?? how does that work with the keys to replace ignition?
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This thread just saved my azz!
GX470:Windows down, inch of rain predicted for tomorrow, ignition key will not turn, can't roll up the windows. I thought I was giggling the steering wheel enough to eliminate that as the cause. I read this thread and REALLY giggled the wheel and now all is well. Whew!
GX470:Windows down, inch of rain predicted for tomorrow, ignition key will not turn, can't roll up the windows. I thought I was giggling the steering wheel enough to eliminate that as the cause. I read this thread and REALLY giggled the wheel and now all is well. Whew!
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Park with wheel straight if possible to avoid this issue. Had it one day, scared me.
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