Stuck ignition
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Stuck ignition
Help! My daughter pulled her key out while key was still in the ACC position. Now we can't turn the ignition. I've read where some rx owners have had success with tapping a flat blade screw driver inside the cylinder. Has anyone had any success with a locksmith? Any advice is appreciated!
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Last edited by Playtobias; Dec 18, 2011 at 09:12 AM.
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I have had occasional troubles with this, but none currently. I never had to resort to the screwdriver, but I would gently wiggle the steering wheel back and forth until I could turn the key. If th3e key was in the lock position but wouldn't turn, I would remove the key, turn it 180 degrees, try again, and do this ove and ove until it worked. I also used graphite lock lube on the key -- be careful of the mess if you put it in your pocket afterward.
These are all suggestions I obtained from this forum.
These are all suggestions I obtained from this forum.
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Thx trhs75 for your tips. I put graphite in the ignition. Then tried working the key back and forth. I tried rocking the wheel as well. I also sprayed some lubricant in the key slot. Then I took a small flat blade and worked it inside the key slot hoping to locate any misaligned tumblers. After persisting about 15 min I noticed it began to loosen. Slowly, the key worked its way from ACC allowing me to rotate the key fully. Mission accomplished. My daughter was thrilled.
Thanks for the help!
Thanks for the help!
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