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My key was stuck in the ignition between accessory and lock positions.

Tiny
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I've been having trouble getting the key in and out of the ignition. I've had to push it in really hard and wiggle it a bit. When I went to turn off the car today, the key wouldn't come out. Looking at it closer, the key was stuck between accessory position and lock position. I was able to remove the key, but I don't want to risk getting it stuck again. What can I do? What is the issue?
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Thursday, October 10th, 2013 AT 3:57 PM

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Tiny
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Sounds like the ignition cylinder is binding up. What size engine do you have?
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Thursday, October 10th, 2013 AT 4:31 PM
Tiny
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It's 2.4L, I think. I don't know much about cars.
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Thursday, October 10th, 2013 AT 5:09 PM
Tiny
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Looks like the ignition cylinder only comes with the whole ignition housing not seperately like most cars. Usually what happens is as the tumblers in the ignition cylinder wear the dust from them bind the cylinder up.
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Thursday, October 10th, 2013 AT 5:52 PM
Tiny
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I was hoping to replace the smaller part, but I guess I have to replace the whole assembly. Thanks for your help! :)
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Thursday, October 10th, 2013 AT 6:09 PM
Tiny
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Rockauto dot com has it for a lot cheaper then like auto zone.I have a 5 percent off discount code if your interested.
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Thursday, October 10th, 2013 AT 6:23 PM
Tiny
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That would be great! Thank you.
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Thursday, October 10th, 2013 AT 6:38 PM
Tiny
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Here is the discount code just type it into the hoiw did you hear about us box in the shopping cart are. Then hit refresh'

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Thursday, October 10th, 2013 AT 6:48 PM
Tiny
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Will do! :)
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Thursday, October 10th, 2013 AT 6:55 PM

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