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  1. 285ferrari

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    #1 285ferrari, Jan 9, 2006
    Not sure if this problem is just my car or if anyone has experienced this. I put the key in the ignition and try to turn to start and can't. Has happened about 3 times now. It is very, very hard to turn. Almost to the point I feel like it is going to break. I pull the key out and try again and usually it will turn ok. Kinda baffled any suggestions????
     
  2. PAP 348

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    #2 PAP 348, Jan 9, 2006
    Ive sprayed a little WD-40 down keyholes before to lube them up. Maybe give that a try. Just dont be too messy with it. Maybe the key/or barrel is starting to wear a little? Cheers :)
     
  3. matteo

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    #3 matteo, Jan 9, 2006
    is your wheel lock on?
     
  4. 285ferrari

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    #4 285ferrari, Jan 9, 2006
    Thought about that but with wires that close and stuff wasn't sure. Maybe some graphite or something??
     
  5. 285ferrari

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    #5 285ferrari, Jan 9, 2006
    ??
     
  6. matteo

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    #6 matteo, Jan 9, 2006
    when a car is turned off and the key is out, when you turn the wheel, it locks the ignition.
     
  7. PAP 348

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    #7 PAP 348, Jan 9, 2006
    Graphite powder?? Maybe,ive never used it for that before. Give it a shot if you want? But the WD should be fine. Ive used it lots of times with no problems at all.
     
  8. No Doubt

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    #8 No Doubt, Jan 9, 2006
    Happens all of the time (I've got a 3 year old who likes to pretend drive when the 348 is parked).

    Turn the steering wheel just a little to relieve the pressure on the ignition key (as you're simultaneously turning the ignition key).

    Works every time.
     
  9. 285ferrari

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    #9 285ferrari, Jan 9, 2006
    Thnaks for the replys guys. I will try a little WD40 and make sure I turn the wheel alittle when turning the key over. Thanks again!!!!!
     
  10. dpospres

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    #10 dpospres, Jan 9, 2006
    Mine does it once and a while, and it is fine if I push up from underneath slightly with my knee......kinda like an anti theft system for me.
     
  11. 4RECCCXLVIII

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    #11 4RECCCXLVIII, Jan 9, 2006
    On my other cars sometimes I have to wiggle the steering wheel a little (turning it a little bit left and right) before the key will turn.
     

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