2001 Pontiac Sunfire Key wont turn

Tiny
DAVIS888
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  • 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
  • 130,000 MILES
My key wont turn the ignition, it yakes a whole lotta jiggling and adds ALOT of stress on me. Thinking I should get a new key cause mine looks worn, but dont wanna spend the money of I get new key and find out I need whole new cylinder lock. Ive sprayed electrical component cleaner inside, and tap on it with little hammer, and the key is straight, so what should I do. And I heard there was a recall for the ignition
Friday, May 31st, 2013 AT 1:19 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That is a tough one. The key can be worn to a point that it doesn't fit the tumbler quite right. I would start with that. If it still doesn't work, then consider a new tumbler.

You have to start somewhere, so I recommend the key first. It is the cheapest thing to try.
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Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 AT 9:56 AM

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