G35 ignition switch

2005 INFINITI G35
70,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NOISEBOY
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2005 Infiniti G35. Pulled into garage tonight and ignition switch will not turn fully counterclockwise to the "off" position. stays in Accessory position.
Mar 12, 2011 at 3:07 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like a problem with the ignition switch cylinder lock -
Mar 12, 2011 at 3:25 AM
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NOISEBOY
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That's what I thought. Tried rocking the steering wheel from side to side but no luck. Switch sounds like it's hitting some kind of barrier that prevents it from turning rest of the way.
Mar 12, 2011 at 4:11 AM
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NOISEBOY
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Any chance I can get this fixed without "dealer involvement"?
Mar 12, 2011 at 4:16 AM
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