Need some help!!
Nov 2, 2011 | 04:33 PM
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From: Sabin MN
Need some help!!
Hey folks,
My daughter has my 86 in the Scottsdale Arizona area. She just tried to start the car and the key will only go in 1/4 quarter of the way and the ignition will not turn. Any thoughts and any suggestions for a vette service shop in thay area. My number is 702-612-5909. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
Peace.
Stephen
Nov 2, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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Have you tried another key?
Nov 2, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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Nov 2, 2011 | 04:57 PM
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From: Peoria Arizona.. Resident Gold Cylon
Try inserting the key while pulling the steering wheel left and right. The column may be locked and release.
Also a little dry graphite squirted into the lock cylinder would not hurt
Last edited by Goldcylon; Nov 2, 2011 at 05:07 PM .
Nov 2, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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Yeah. Yankin and pullin worked. Gunna try the graphite stuff and see if it helps.
THANKS!!!!!!!!!
Nov 2, 2011 | 09:01 PM
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From: Peoria Arizona.. Resident Gold Cylon
Quote:
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smdorsey
Yeah. Yankin and pullin worked. Gunna try the graphite stuff and see if it helps.
THANKS!!!!!!!!!
Another Happy customer
Your welcome
Nov 2, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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Small world, woman parked next to me had the same problem with her Chrysler 300. Same solution, same reaction.
Nov 2, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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Muffin
Small world, woman parked next to me had the same problem with her Chrysler 300. Same solution, same reaction.
Actually this will work on just about any car if the problem originates from the wheel lock having been engaged after the ignition being shut off
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