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Key wont comeout of the ignition switch, do i need a new switch?

Car starts fine, but when you turn the key off, the key will NOT come out, do i need a new ignition switch? have to jiggle it for about 10-15 minutes.. thanks

  • foreverwolve Apr 30, 2009

    thank you very much, we will try this!!!

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First, spray a bunch of WD-40 into the key cylinder -- use the red tube which comes with the can to do this -- put something on the floor to catch the oil dripping down.

This has a good chance of solving your problem. After a couple of days, buy some graphite lubricant (Pep Boys) to blow into the key cylinder. Repeat the graphite every month or so for 6 months.

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