I have a ford focus and I can't get the key to turn. I can take it out, but it won't turn. Is there anything I can do besides call a locksmith?
2006-07-22 11:51:18 · 10 answers · asked by 4everever@sbcglobal.net 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The ignition switches in the Focus are known to seize, the tumblers stick in the housing and will not allow the cylinder to turn. I've replaced hundreds of them. One little secret to try, put the key in the switch and hold pressure on it like you are going to turn it on, then with the other hand or another person whom you trust with a hammer, tap on the end of the key, while still trying to turn it, not hard enough to break the plastic end, but a few good taps should do it. This usually works to get it to turn, but this is just to get it to turn to take for repair, because it will stick again. If it will not turn then the only other option is to drill out the tumblers and locking bar so the key cylinder can be replaced.
2006-07-22 14:54:36 · answer #1 · answered by yugie29 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You may have a bad Ignition Lock Cylinder... Culd be it is sticking.
Other possibilites: Make sure the Steering wheel Lock is not "on" Sometimes when It's locked it will not allow the ignition to Start up; If this is a copy of a key that was made for you, I'd have them re-do the key, could be the tiny little pins inside the tumbler are not matching up with the key itself exactly to where it will allow the vehicle to crank over. These are the more common things that may happen...if all else fails seek a Local Reliable Professional
2006-07-22 12:19:18 · answer #2 · answered by Char frm Undercar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a ford taurus and my key does that all the time. you ahve to wiggle the steering wheel a bit it locks up so some crap, i ahd to call a locksmith and he was nice and just told me to wiggle it, you have to wiggle it for a few then try wiggle try wiggle if it still doesnt work, then call the locksmith
2006-07-22 11:56:04 · answer #3 · answered by ...yoU knOw u nEed Me baYbeE... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to shake steering left and right and at the same time try to turn the key.
2006-07-22 11:59:24 · answer #4 · answered by mmd_774 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try turning the steering wheel a bit.
2006-07-22 11:54:41 · answer #5 · answered by G Money 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I don't really know but usually when a key won't turn in a lock that means that you have the wrong key!
2006-07-22 11:55:17 · answer #6 · answered by Valorie 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Usually the steering wheel is locked, but just in case that's not it, try this link.This link will also show you how to unlock the stering column in case you don't know how.
2006-07-22 11:55:47 · answer #7 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to turn the steering wheel side to side it may be in a bind,or if you have the wheel turn alot one way or against a curb it will do that too,good luck
2006-07-22 11:57:16 · answer #8 · answered by brucejlm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you using the right key? if so make sure your wheel isnt locked ! if its is press the brake and crank the wheel left or right the try it!! also see if it has an alrm system try to disengage it!!
2006-07-22 11:56:16 · answer #9 · answered by ricksrick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its the same key, you'll probably ingnition or get a different key made if this was a replacement key-they probably didn't make it right
2006-07-22 11:55:42 · answer #10 · answered by Wish 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋