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**Fordowner** · 11-05-2007, 02:07 PM

Its happened to my 2000 ZX3 this weekend. 2nd time. My nephew has it at college in Lynchburg VA, he did WD40 and the wack on the key while in and it got it to turn. Thanks you guys!

Problem is I guess its going to happen again and this time its not covered, I might order it from SVT (mentioned earlier in the thread, they are 95 with coding) but not sure my nephew can change it so hopefully it doesn't happen again.

However I'm very interested in the notion of just taking out the tumblers. It would still need the key for the chip. Any more details on that fix? Heck at this point i don't really care if it needs a key, can always lock the doors.

Alternatively are there any good locksmiths or people in Lynchburg VA?

11-05-2007, 02:07 PM	#542
Fordowner TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 670	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! Its happened to my 2000 ZX3 this weekend. 2nd time. My nephew has it at college in Lynchburg VA, he did WD40 and the wack on the key while in and it got it to turn. Thanks you guys! Problem is I guess its going to happen again and this time its not covered, I might order it from SVT (mentioned earlier in the thread, they are 95 with coding) but not sure my nephew can change it so hopefully it doesn't happen again. However I'm very interested in the notion of just taking out the tumblers. It would still need the key for the chip. Any more details on that fix? Heck at this point i don't really care if it needs a key, can always lock the doors. Alternatively are there any good locksmiths or people in Lynchburg VA? __________________ 2000 Dirt Kona Focus 5 spd, AFX UDP from NewEdge BlueIceman/K&Nfilter from Modern Perform, FocusSport Blue SparkPlug wires FocusSport blue stress bar. Soundsystem