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Old 02-03-2012, 07:54 PM
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Ignition key gets "stuck"...

My '01 WS6 has an annoying issue. Whenever I put the key in the ignition switch I have to wiggle it to get it to turn. Then the same thing to get the key out. Any idea's?
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Old 02-04-2012, 05:15 AM
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Re: Ignition key gets "stuck"...

Assuming your key is worn. IF your lucky, the worn key hasn't damaged the lock cylinder; and having the dealer cut a new key from the keycode (not copying yours) will fix it. Over time as a key wears, the cylinder will wear to the key as well. Eventually they both get to a point where the cylinder wont turn at all, or the key may never come out.

If it does it with a newly cut key, then it may need a new ignition cylinder.

OR the shifter/park interlock (if auto) is out of wack (if manual, it has a similiar thing. name escapes me).
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Old 02-06-2012, 09:55 AM
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Re: Ignition key gets "stuck"...

try a different key, sounds like the tumblers.

Do you have a ton of keys and stuff on your key ring? If so maybe take some off, try to cut down on some of that hanging weight on the ign cyl.
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