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Key locked in ignition

Old Jul 22, 2006 | 08:15 PM
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I put key in - i tonly turns 1/5 of the way and won't go ....

i finally decide to risk it and turned it really hard and it finally starts - then its fine after that

is there any problem i should be concerned with
 
Old Jul 22, 2006 | 08:28 PM
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Default RE: Key locked in ignition

when you put your key in try jugglign the steering wheel a bit.
 
Old Jul 22, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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wel the 2nd i forced the key the steering wheel spun a bit
 
Old Jul 23, 2006 | 10:43 AM
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Sometimes the steering wheel lock puts pressure on the ignition. Turn the wheel at bit and with the wheel held there try the ignition again. This usually works.
The other cause of this is a worn ignition lock or worn key, in which case moving the steering wheel will not solve the problem.
 
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