Buick 04..ignition cylinder wont turn with key in it


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ronronjan
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Mar 10, 2013, 6:52 PM

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Buick 04..ignition cylinder wont turn with key in it

04
buick rendevous
3.4
170.000
Key wont turn in cylinder so I am not able to put a new lock cylinder in...Nothing happened prior to indicate there was an problem...Also, steering wheel can be turned while in park....Please Help..need advice ASAP!!! [reply]

nickwarner
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Mar 11, 2013, 4:58 PM

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Re: Buick 04..ignition cylinder wont turn with key in it

Have you tried any other spare keys you have for this? Are you jiggling the key while trying to insert it? Have you tried spraying a small amount of graphite lube into the lock cylinder trying to get it to free up enough to get the key in?

triumph6
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Apr 21, 2013, 7:40 PM

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Re: Buick 04..ignition cylinder wont turn with key in it

My 97 Landcruiser all of a sudden wouldn't allow the key to turn in the ignition. Tried all keys - original and spares. Turned steering wheel l to r as I tried to turn key. Someone told me it might be the alarm system. I disconnected the negative terminal from the battery and reattached it again. Then I opened the unlocked car to set off alarm and allowed the alarm to recycle and reset itself. Voila! The key turned.

Hammer Time
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Apr 22, 2013, 2:42 AM

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Re: Buick 04..ignition cylinder wont turn with key in it

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