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Anonymous Posted on Oct 15, 2009

I tried turning the key & wheel at the same time to unlock the anti theft mechanism, do i need to turn it that hard? i dont wont to break it!

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You may need a new ign lock cylinder, common problem. you will need to turn the key ON to get the cylinder out, or it will need to be drilled out. Call a locksmith, I'm sure he knows about them.

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