How to Fix an Ignition Key That Doesn't Turn
Thursday, October 16, 2008 by rain
Apply pressure to the key and turn the wheel back and forth to attempt to find a free spot where the key turns. The steering column lock can be in a bind and exert pressure against the ignition mechanism.
Place the key on a very flat, solid surface, and observe if it lays flat or is arched up from the surface either at the ends or in the middle. If it is, take a block of wood, or some similar hard object which to strike the key and bend it back to a flat shape. Do not use a hammer or other steel or hard metal object, the key is made of fairly soft metal such as brass, and the grooves may be damaged when it is struck.
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Place the key on a very flat, solid surface, and observe if it lays flat or is arched up from the surface either at the ends or in the middle. If it is, take a block of wood, or some similar hard object which to strike the key and bend it back to a flat shape. Do not use a hammer or other steel or hard metal object, the key is made of fairly soft metal such as brass, and the grooves may be damaged when it is struck.
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