2003 Chevy Malibu Key cylinder/ignition

2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
85,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ANDYO
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The key will not even turn when put in the cyclinder to start the car. I have tried my spare key as well. There was no "build up" to this. It worked fine Friday night, didn't start Saturday morning. Any input? Thanks.
Nov 15, 2009 at 3:24 AM
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ANDYO
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I sprayed WD-40 into the lock cylinder, let it sit a couple minutes, then jiggled the key around until it started. Solution for under $5.
Nov 19, 2009 at 6:37 AM
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RANDYROMAN
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I've gone thru 2 ignition locks in 4 years. Due to the weight of other key hanging on your key ring this has a tendency to pull on the Ign. lock causing it to malfuction. the last one I replaced I had the key stuck in it and could not turn it. I had to replace the brake-shift cable due to cutting it off to replace the lock cylinder.
Jan 6, 2010 at 6:36 AM
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