column issues?
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Racer
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column issues?
Recently I had one key that would periodically not start the car.
The other key always starts, some times the security light comes on.
Should I replace the ignition lock cyl, the keys, or both?
The other key always starts, some times the security light comes on.
Should I replace the ignition lock cyl, the keys, or both?
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Try cleaning the first key with alcohol, particularly around the resistor pellet. If there is a build-up of gunk (you probably can't even see it) on the pellet, the sensors will not be able to read the correct resistance and therefore, won't allow the start command.
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That's the first thing I would do. Could solve your problem and is much cheaper than either getting a new key or replacing the lock.
