1992 Gmc C1500 Key Won T Turn Ignition Hole Could Worn Enough Keep Turning

1992 GMC C1500
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The key won't turn in the ignition hole. Could the key be worn enough to keep it from turning?
Dec 15, 2012 at 2:46 PM
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FIXITMR
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yes but usually starts with wiggle it before it quits altogether. have you tried lubrication?
Dec 15, 2012 at 2:47 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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it is possible but if it was, the doors would not work as well. do you have another key to try??

the tumbler may be bad also. that is a more common failure.

Roy
Dec 15, 2012 at 2:48 PM
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