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C4 Column Lock, anyone have similar problem?

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Old Sep 2, 2001 | 10:05 PM
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Default C4 Column Lock, anyone have similar problem?

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Been having intermittent problems with Ignition Lock stuck.

Usually, after much forcing of the key, lock would turn

Today, after I got it in the garage fortunately, Lock refused to turn.

I got out my shop manuals to prepare to remove the lock and decided to try my spare key first.

Voila!!!

Lock worked smoothly!

Is this a coincidence or has anyone else had trouble with a worn key?

NOTE: This is not a VATS problem

Thanks

:seeya Jack


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Old Sep 3, 2001 | 02:03 AM
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Default Re: C4 Column Lock, anyone have similar problem? (jackdaroofer)

Both keys - have to work them around in the lock to get it to release. Bad lock or two worn keys. Either way it's part of the personality of the car. Plus a slight antitheft advantage. I could hand somebody the keys and they wouldn't be driving off until they figured how to jiggle it properly...

Another item on my list of non-performance issues to deal with...
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