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the spring broke or has something in way(debris/corrosion)or tumbler worn and sticking can try spray graphite in tumbler might free up or will need to replace switch
this happens. try dry graphite and a lot of finessing or call a locksmith to change out the barrel. the electronics(security) and key are most likely good but the actual ignition is worn and shot. good luck!
did you buy the car used. I had a 00 ford focus. and to make it cheaper to install a security system I took the chip out of the orginal key and placed it inside (where the key goes.) the only reason I am mentioning this is because the person I sold it to just got rid of it. Now its a one and a million shot but hey you never know. lol Is it black?
This happened to someone I know. They actually took it to an expert and they got it fixed with just the two pieces!...Sounds difficult but hey, it's worth the shot. Or else you'll need to replace the ignition cylinder. Hope this helps.
Very rare that a chain breaks. I'd replace the chain and before closing it up, turn the engine by hand and see if anything is binding or frozen in the valvetrain. Also look carefully at the valve springs to make sure that no valves have bent. (if bent, most times the spring will not return to normal height)
have you tested the ignition itself (where the key goers in) Typically this is a problem when too much weight (i.e. too may keys, etc) are on the key chain- ignition swithches do not like the added weight. Best regards Ck
when re-installing new switch did you check to make sure the key turned freely threw the positions prior to tightening .did you disconect the batery or the srs system .just a shot in the dark make sure you re hooked up everything . if still nothing try disconecting your battery ground and reset your system when you hook it back up. the two electrical connections you took apart need to be rechecked also. this is the best i have to offer
good luck
this just happend to me a week ago.. I got locked in the car.. first my husband took out the fuse that make the auto lock work, then he took off the inside of the door panel inside the car because we could not open the drivers side door. He said the spring had broke and so the door could not unlatch itself he just bent the spring back.....now it works great
you can access the ignition switch from underneath the dash, but I found it easier to remove the steering wheel, then the instrument cluster. There are two basic elements to the ignition switch. The part that usually breaks down first is the front section, where the key goes into. You have to remove the entire unit from its bracket. Unplug the wire loom from the back of the housing. I believe there are two screws holding both sections together. Remove the screws and replace the unit. Then re-assemble. BUT FIRST, BEFORE YOU START TAKING EVERYTHING APART, TRY USING ANOTHER KEY. YOU'RE DEALING WITH A 25 YEAR OLD CAR, AND POSSIBLY A 25 YEAR OLD KEY (which I can't imagine, but its possible). YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO SQUIRT A SHOT OF WD-40 INTO THE IGNITION'S KEY SLOT...THERE COULD BE A STUCK SPRING OR BLADE INSIDE. If all that fails, then start taking the ignition switch apart. Its a fairly easy proceedure, less than 30 mins....and the switch should cost less than $60.00 from MB.
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