Anyone had this problem?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Amherstburg Ontario
Anyone had this problem?
This is the first time it has happened.
Today, returning to my 98 C5 after shopping the key would not turn.
After a little wiggle it turned and the Vette started.
It did this three times today. Has anyone experienced this ? Anyone have a cure?
Today, returning to my 98 C5 after shopping the key would not turn.
After a little wiggle it turned and the Vette started.
It did this three times today. Has anyone experienced this ? Anyone have a cure?
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,091
Likes: 3
From: Amherstburg Ontario
Couple possible problems could be causing it:
1) Worn key..... Especially if you have a lot of "stuff" hanging from the key ring.
2) Worn tumblers in the key cylinder
3) Fine wire in the key cylinder that reads the resistor pellet on the key may be bent or damaged and interfering with the key and tumblers.
Start by using your backup key or have a new key cut. If that doesn't cure it then a new cylinder will cure both 2 and 3.
1) Worn key..... Especially if you have a lot of "stuff" hanging from the key ring.
2) Worn tumblers in the key cylinder
3) Fine wire in the key cylinder that reads the resistor pellet on the key may be bent or damaged and interfering with the key and tumblers.
Start by using your backup key or have a new key cut. If that doesn't cure it then a new cylinder will cure both 2 and 3.
