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Re: Key won't work sometimes in the ignition. it works...
If you have had this key for a long time it may be worn, all you need to do is get a new key. If it still has the same problem, then it will need a new lock cylinder.
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From what you describe it sounds like the shift linkage needs adjustment.Was any work done on the transmission,or did you bottom out recently? I don't think it's electrical.Also don't keep a lot of keys on your ignition key ring this can wear the key slot and also cause the erratic starts.Good luck.
What you are saying is the key switch is worn out, and there is a separate problem with the engine performance. Either an import shop or the dealer are your options here.
Close the doors. Lock the doors using the buttons on the key fob. Use the fob to again unlock the doors. The key should then work the ignition. If this will not work, you will have to tow your vehicle to the dealer and buy a new key and/or fob and have it programmed to the vehicle.
I have had this happen on my 98 Voyager. Just have a new key cut. This new key will sometimes cure the problem. The older keys get worn out and won't unlock the ignition. Try this before a much more expensive and time consuming change of the ignition.
If the key is stuck in the ignition and won't allow you to turn the cylinder to "On" or "Start" you can try gently and rapidly tapping on the end of the key [with something like a light screwdriver handle] while applying gentle turning pressure on the key. Often the tumblers in the cylinder get dirty or are damaged and this trick will sometimes get the thing to work a few times more. Hope this helps and good luck!
you most likely have a bad key switch cylinder assembly. you can try to spray wd40 solvent into the switch before you have the switch replaced,but sometimes it's a switch replacement that repairs the problem. have you inspected your ignition key to look for damage to the key itself? try a spare key to make sure it's the key,and not the key switch. you can also try turning the key while turning the steering wheel at the same time to get the key to work.sometimes the switch locks when parked in a bind,such as on a hill,or against a curb and so on. try this 1st before you have the ignition switch replaced. AAA auto club,if you're a member covers part of the replacement costs for a replacement switch also. you may have coverage through a cell phone also.one more thing to try, if you have a tilt steering column,try to reposition the steering wheel to see if you can get the key to turn. remember never force it enough to break your key off into the switch! thank you for choosing fixya.com!
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