1996 Nissan Maxima Not able to turn key in ignition

1996 NISSAN MAXIMA
126,224 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SHAWN_J
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When I get ready to start the car I can not get the key to trun wuth out having to turn the steering wheel several times and he eventualy the key can be turned. Whyis this happening?
Dec 5, 2008 at 10:41 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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Your key could be worn out.
or
the pins in the lock get dirty and stop moving freely.
you can try this.
insert the key all the way in to the lock and then tap the head of the key with a small hammer, the handle of a screw driver, your kid's MP3 player.
whatever you have handy.

or removed the lock from the steering wheel and rinse it out by spraying brake cleaner in to it.
Dec 9, 2008 at 8:58 AM
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