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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 02:37 PM
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Ok, dumn question.....
My key for my '88 wont turn backwards (accesory)...This is my first vette..Is this normal???? Everything else works fine....
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 04:50 PM
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<--got same thing with my '92....but owners manual says i can...but to no avail
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 04:56 PM
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i had to get a new ignition lock cylinder to fix this..... :mad
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 04:59 PM
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:iagree:

BUT what I have noticed is that if you play with it long enough it will go into acc. I only got mine to go into acc. once.

You can get it to move freely into acc. mode all you have to do is lub. it you can probably try wd40 I have just been lazy.
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 07:35 PM
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Have you tried wiggling the steering wheel while you try to put in accessory ?
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 08:23 PM
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Default Re: Key wont turn backards (FostersPerformance)

I had exactly the same problem. pump some engine oil in there (can you believe GM recommend Mobil 1 synthetic???)

It worked for me :party:
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 09:37 PM
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You might want a locksmith to pull the ignition and check it out. In my '87 it didn't stay in acc. mode, just popped back into lock position. The problem ended up being the wires coming from the passkey reader in the ignition getting caught up. I started also having problems with the theft system killing the ignition when I tried cranking it over. It ended up cutting right through the wires :eek:. Had to get a whole new ignition. Fortunately the ex-girlfriend's dad is a locksmith and actually had an ignition for the vette in stock (box was covered in dust, thought he'd never sell it), so I got it for a good deal.
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