2001 Buick Regal Ignition switch

80,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MNIEHAUS1
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Key will not go to lock position all the time. cannot get key out. If I wait for about 30 mins it will go to lock position and I can remove the key. What up with this?
Aug 7, 2009 at 1:50 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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could be dirty . try lubricating lock cylinder with WD-40. let me know if this helps..
Aug 7, 2009 at 2:05 PM
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