2003 Buick Regal ignition/key

2003 BUICK REGAL
87,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CWRIGHT63
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Sometimes when I am turning the engine off, the key stops in the off position and will not move into the lock position, so I cannot remove the key. I may have to wait minutes or even hours before I can turn the key to the lock position. As far as I can tell, I am not doing anything differently on the times that the key will not turn. It may happen several times in a row and then work fine for a couple of days.
Mar 24, 2010 at 6:21 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Try lubericating the tumbler where the key goes in. You can get specific lubericants at any parts store for tumblers.

Let me know if it helps.

Joe
Apr 14, 2010 at 9:46 PM
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