1996 Ford Escort starter switch on colum

133,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KEVALLY
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Help I'm broke and homeless in reno nv. I put key in and it will not turn at all ignition doesn't happen unless you can turn the key. 9 hours before i did start it up. starter is just locked up and won't move/turn. I've done everything ignorance can do brakes on /off interior electric on /off new battery 3wks old seatbelt other sensors, wait, curse, threaten godd, the usuals my thumb is swollen up trying to turn the key. only change? cat walked on my hood last night. Have mercy and send info please I'm about to lose this as well. kaytee tauricornus@yahoo.com
May 7, 2010 at 9:14 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Do you have a spare key? I have seen keys wear out. Also, have you tried to lubericate the tumbler where the key goes in?

Let me know.

Joe
May 8, 2010 at 1:13 PM
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