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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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I have a 1994 and today I was unable to shut off the ignition switch.
It wouldnt budge. I had to disconnect a battery terminal. Any ideas on the problem?
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Darnett
I have a 1994 and today I was unable to shut off the ignition switch.
It wouldnt budge. I had to disconnect a battery terminal. Any ideas on the problem?
Probably want to post this in C4 tech...
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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Replace the tumbler.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 10:38 AM
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I think it is also posted on the C4 Gen forum - http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-turn-off.html
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