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Default Key will not turn at times - 04-25-2007 , 07:35 PM






I have a 2001 Ford ZX3 with 120K miles. The ignition switch which is on the
steering column will not turn at times without much pushing pulling turning
of the wheel, etc. I was thinking that maybe the keys have worn to the
point of not making sufficient contact, then again someone said the wheels
have to completely straight. Anybody know of the problem amd a possible
solution.

LMA
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Default Re: Key will not turn at times - 04-26-2007 , 04:50 PM







"LMA" <adl001 (AT) sbcglobal (DOT) net> wrote

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I have a 2001 Ford ZX3 with 120K miles. The ignition switch which is on
the steering column will not turn at times without much pushing pulling
turning of the wheel, etc. I was thinking that maybe the keys have worn to
the point of not making sufficient contact, then again someone said the
wheels have to completely straight. Anybody know of the problem amd a
possible solution.

LMA
Houston, TX
When you park your car do you turn the wheel to engage the steering lock
after you remove the key? It is quite unnecessary to do this, and puts a
strain
on the locking mechanism.

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Default Re: Key will not turn at times - 04-26-2007 , 05:13 PM



One would be well advised to first let go of the wheel before turning off
the ignition.

mike


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I have a 2001 Ford ZX3 with 120K miles. The ignition switch which is on
the steering column will not turn at times without much pushing pulling
turning of the wheel, etc. I was thinking that maybe the keys have worn
to the point of not making sufficient contact, then again someone said the
wheels have to completely straight. Anybody know of the problem amd a
possible solution.

LMA
Houston, TX

When you park your car do you turn the wheel to engage the steering lock
after you remove the key? It is quite unnecessary to do this, and puts a
strain
on the locking mechanism.

--
Graham.
%Profound_observation%




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Peter Piper
 
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Default Re: Key will not turn at times - 04-27-2007 , 03:48 AM



On Wed, 25 Apr 2007 19:35:59 -0500, "LMA" <adl001 (AT) sbcglobal (DOT) net>
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I have a 2001 Ford ZX3 with 120K miles. The ignition switch which is on the
steering column will not turn at times without much pushing pulling turning
of the wheel, etc. I was thinking that maybe the keys have worn to the
point of not making sufficient contact, then again someone said the wheels
have to completely straight. Anybody know of the problem amd a possible
solution.
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