Key Won't Turn
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Instructor
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From: CA
Key Won't Turn
Hello,
For some reason when I put the key in the ignition, I'll hear a ringing sound and when I try to turn it to turn on the engine, it won't turn. I've tried wiggling the steering wheel, and still it won't turn, has anyone encountered this? I can only put the key in but it won't move either direction.
For some reason when I put the key in the ignition, I'll hear a ringing sound and when I try to turn it to turn on the engine, it won't turn. I've tried wiggling the steering wheel, and still it won't turn, has anyone encountered this? I can only put the key in but it won't move either direction.
Last edited by jaycall88; Jul 21, 2011 at 08:36 PM.
Instructor
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From: Fort White Florida
I had the same problem a week ago had to replace the Key Lock Cylinder. Check Jim Shea's webpage there is a lot of helpful info there.
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/?cat=5
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/?cat=5
Burning Brakes
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From: South Dakota
Gave the keys to my girlfriend. She called me at work and couldn't get the key to work. She said she knew it wasn't the little key. When I got there the key worked just fine. I had her show me which key she used.....It was the house key.
I guess when car keys don't have the big black handle on them, things get confusing for some.
I guess when car keys don't have the big black handle on them, things get confusing for some.
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Its weird, I think I might have broken something, At first I thought it was because the steering wheel was locked, because thats happen to me before on other cars, so I decided to just move the steering wheel while turning the key and I heard something snap and now the steering wheel moves but it feels like it locks in certain positions. It will turn maybe a few degrees then itll lock again
