Pontiac Aztek 2001: Key wont go into ignition

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I have a 2001 pontiac Aztek, which was working fine until a few weeks ago. Now the key wont go into the ignition. It just wont go in, I have tried both sets of keys and still have the same problem.
Can anybody out there help me out
Mar 20, 2006 at 5:32 AM
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:shock: Do you have children!? Sorry, not making fun of your problem but have you checked to see if something got stuck in there you don't know about?
Is the ignition in the lock position? You might try working it back and forth as you insert key, if it finnally goes in you may have screwed up tumblers inside. Do your keys still work other locks they go to?
I'm not an expert but these are where I would look for starters.Worst case scenario- have the ignition changed! Since you tried both sets I don't think it's keys-so? Best wishes and lots a luck!
Mar 20, 2006 at 9:23 AM
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