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**00focusfixer** · 07-08-2008, 06:39 AM

My ignition locked too...BUT I have been able to keep it going for over a year now.It may sound barbaric, but instead of replacing the ignition set, I prefer to tap the key and this ALWAYS works.First, be sure to insert the key with "#1" facing upwards.Next, I tap or bump the key with the heel of my palm. It should look like you are trying to drive the key further into the ignition and perhaps out the other side.This will get you by until you can get a new one, or if you are like me, it will work for more than a year.The problem, however, will only get worse so I suppose I need to take care of it soon....

07-08-2008, 06:39 AM	#586
00focusfixer Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! My ignition locked too...BUT I have been able to keep it going for over a year now.It may sound barbaric, but instead of replacing the ignition set, I prefer to tap the key and this ALWAYS works.First, be sure to insert the key with "#1" facing upwards.Next, I tap or bump the key with the heel of my palm. It should look like you are trying to drive the key further into the ignition and perhaps out the other side.This will get you by until you can get a new one, or if you are like me, it will work for more than a year.The problem, however, will only get worse so I suppose I need to take care of it soon....