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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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Just got my 03 back from the repair man, seems that the tumblers in the ignition keyhole all "collapsed" (that was the wording my service rep used) and you could not even get the key into the ignition. The flatbed operator and I messed with them until we were able to get the key in the hole, but of course it would not turn.
Thank Chevrolet for their warranty and really quick turnaround (Maroone Chevrolet in Delray Beach, FL), but I was wondering if anyone has ever heard this? Service guy never had, neither have I and this is my 4th vette since 1988.
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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 08:58 PM
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Just got my 03 back from the repair man, seems that the tumblers in the ignition keyhole all "collapsed" (that was the wording my service rep used) and you could not even get the key into the ignition. The flatbed operator and I messed with them until we were able to get the key in the hole, but of course it would not turn.
Thank Chevrolet for their warranty and really quick turnaround (Maroone Chevrolet in Delray Beach, FL), but I was wondering if anyone has ever heard this? Service guy never had, neither have I and this is my 4th vette since 1988.
Thanks to all
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