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Jul 23, 2024
3:42
:08
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ochobeeguy
All-American
This happened to us 2x. I got a hammer and tapped it like a nail.
It was the ignition cylinder. Super easy to replace, but on newer cars, it's a massive headache because the keys are all electronic now.
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Anyone had a problem with ignition locking up?
bluecheese
Jul 23, 2:02pm
Has she tried jiggling the key in the ignition switch?
Oregano
Jul 23, 2:04pm
I had to replace my ignition switch in a previous car. Happens more often in high heat with older cars. Take it to
CSoul
Jul 23, 2:05pm
Wait that day to get it fixed, or wait days/weeks to get it fixed?
bluecheese
Jul 23, 2:13pm
It would be days. Until then try this and see if it works while you wait for an appointment.
CSoul
Jul 23, 2:15pm
Have her make sure it is fully in Park
WorldBFree
Jul 23, 2:14pm
Happened to a prior vehicle of mine.
BYULAWGUY
Jul 23, 2:21pm
Have her pull hard on the steering wheel in either direction to get it unlocked.
GfB
Jul 23, 2:25pm
while turning the key
GfB
Jul 23, 2:25pm
This, and make sure you don’t park with the steering column under pressure
Bert609
Jul 23, 2:37pm
It happened to me once. I called a locksmith. They came and took the ignition
sortsol
Jul 23, 2:29pm
How much for the service?
Q-grr
Jul 23, 3:45pm
i think they charged me $160 or so. But that was 10 years ago.
sortsol
Jul 23, 3:46pm
This happened to us 2x. I got a hammer and tapped it like a nail.
ochobeeguy
Jul 23, 3:42pm
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