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Old 07-21-2012, 08:47 PM
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So I hop in my camaro day in and day out and start it up and it, sticks just barely as I start her up, a little tap and ignition pops back into place...


Today....

I put key in and go to turn and it feels tight and doesnt want to budge at all, I attempt to remove key, stuck, I tug a little harder....It pops out I shrug and put key back in and it slides in fine..

Steering wheel is locked in place and ignition WILL NOT budge...

What in the heck do I do? Replace the cylinder? Is there a quicker fix?
 
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Old 07-21-2012, 09:05 PM
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shake the wheel side to side when you turn the key
 
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Old 07-21-2012, 09:13 PM
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I did both sides, held it to each side, jiggled it to each side even had my buddy rock the car while I shook the wheel and tried to turn the ignition... Nadda.
 
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Old 07-21-2012, 09:18 PM
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hmmm, is your key really worn?
 
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Old 07-21-2012, 09:19 PM
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Yes, its fairly old.
 
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Old 07-21-2012, 09:19 PM
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Go get a new key made tommorow. I will punch my self in the gut if it was that simple. LOL.
 
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Old 07-21-2012, 09:21 PM
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could be. i had a car that was doing close to the same thing, used my other key (brand new) and it was good as new.
 
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Old 07-21-2012, 09:22 PM
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Will give it a try tommorow and update. Maybe my car is mad at me? The other day I was googling how to install a toggle switch and push button starter to avoid a key in the ignition. Maybe its mad for making threats against its originality.
 
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Old 07-21-2012, 09:23 PM
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lol a push button start still requires the key
 
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Old 07-21-2012, 09:26 PM
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Even with the toggle switch for standby? Hmmm Well guess thats what I get for taking everyones word for gospel.
 


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