2006-11-01 05:12:30 · 8 answers · asked by paddy cakes 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Your key gets jammed in the ignition?
First, try spraying WD-40 into the ignition lock; not a lot, just a little hit, then work the key in and out.
If that does not resolve the problem, go to a trusted mechanic and have them look at it. There are a number of things that could be causing the problem. Don't take a 1990 car to the dealership - they will just charge you exhorbitant labor rates and parts prices to fix the problem.
2006-11-01 05:15:53 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a LOCKSMITH I'm a locksmith myself and people will take their cars to mechanics for similar types of problems and then the mechanics call us to come over and fix it! Then it ends up costing the customer twice as much! Definitely call a locksmith when anything involving locks goes wrong on your car.
Don't listen to any other answers on here they don't know what they are talking about. Trust me don't try and fix it yourself with WD-40 or graphite you never want to spray anything in your ignition it can leak down into your column and short out your wiring, just pay the money and get it done right.
2006-11-01 05:42:00 · answer #2 · answered by sconsin 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mechanic. Have you tried to oil the keyhole with graphite lubricant? Also if it is a keyhole on the column and not on the dash wiggle the steering wheel as you try to turn the key. If the key suddenly slides in and turns, then you may have a bent rod in the column which a mechanic can fix. Hope this helps!
2006-11-01 05:17:27 · answer #3 · answered by jimponder 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you need a new ignition switch, I just recently had the same problem. Eventually the key will either not come out, not go in, or will just not turn the ignition. If you are somewhat mechanically inclined you can usually replace them yourself, its not too hard. If you are not, take it to a locksmith or a mechanic you trust, it shouldn't be too much to have it done.
2006-11-01 05:16:23 · answer #4 · answered by Scotty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no dealer a good locksmith will do it or a good backyard mechanic can change out the lock cylinder for you been there done that. gone to the scrap yard and played with theirs and learned there and it is easy to replace the lock cylinder if you are mechanically inclined. trying to actually fix the cylinder is a pain replace it with one that works easier. i have done lots so check out a Chilton's or Hayes service Manuel at your local library and see how easy it really is
2006-11-01 05:59:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need a new key made and lube the tumbler with graphite lube. the lock cylinder is worn out. get it done soon as it could be destroyed. maybe you had a big keychain and the weight finally wore out the lock. or it could be the key you are using is hard steel. is it the original key or a copied one? copies are usually poor quality metal and destroy locks.
2006-11-01 05:17:08 · answer #6 · answered by ManFromMumbai 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some graphite will probably help, but it's worn out. You need to replace the cylinder.
2006-11-01 09:02:43 · answer #7 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mechanic definately but in an emergency where you have to get in your car to leave somewhere like the mall then locksmith
2006-11-01 05:14:12 · answer #8 · answered by backtothedisaster08 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋