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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 04:47 PM
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Ok so my key has been getting stuck in the ignition (4th gen) for some time now, and it was very aggravating. Well tonight upon a cold start it was stuck and STUPIDLY I forced it, and I'm pretty sure I bent something because now it will not come out at all, and the car barely turns off (very hard to get it to 'off')

How much should a new switch run and how do I install it? Is it worth going to junkyard for?
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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 06:11 PM
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Nm I got it out, but I still wanna replace the switch it is very worn out/messed up
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 08:39 AM
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Did you try sparing some lubricant down the key cylinder ? That may solve your problem.....
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 09:03 AM
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I had that same problem & i fixed it by getting a new key made.
your key may be getting locked in due to wear.
Try a new key first.
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 10:03 AM
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or use a pencil to write on the key which will work as a lubricant. I don't think you want to use a liquid lube.
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 10:38 AM
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No I really want replace it, I pretty much broke it. It is in 2 pieces now, the middle is moving independantly from the outer ring....
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