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Old May 23, 2003 | 03:20 PM
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ignition problems
why is it when i put the key in the igniton it is so hard to turn over... I have to physically lean into the key to get it to turn
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Old May 23, 2003 | 06:29 PM
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My guess is that the lock cylinder and/or sector/rack gears are going south. You'll need to remove teh steering wheel and investigate before you really break something:

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