2003 Dodge Stratus Inginition sticking

2003 DODGE STRATUS
110,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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EUGENEH
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When I put my key in the ingnition it won't turn (no matter what I try) until I hit the key. I hit it like I'm trying to push it further into the ingnition.

I tried my spare key and it won't work at all.

Could this be dirt? If so How do I make it work better?

If not durt then what is going wrong?
Dec 9, 2008 at 12:19 AM
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ZACKMAN
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Sounds like the pins in the ignition key switch are sticking. Spray some (not WD40) silicone spray or white lithium grease into the key hole, and see if that helps.


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Silicone Spray


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Lithium Grease
Dec 9, 2008 at 3:34 PM
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