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Key is getting really hard to turn


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Haven't driven my z in about a week. Drove it today and when i went to turn the key it was really hard to turn and it felt like i was about to break the key but it finally turned on but wouldn't go back into the on position so the starter was still turning. Any suggestions on what can fix this?

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There are two parts to the ignition switch- the lock cylinder and the electrical switch the cylinder operates.

Chances are good it's the lock itself.

 

Best case scenario:

Remove the ignition key cylinder and the door/hatch cylinders and have them rebuilt/rekeyed to match.

Any locksmith can do this.

 

Worst case scanario:

Remove the ignition cylinder and try flooding it with a lubricant, see if it frees up.

 

The first option is inevitably where you're going to end up but you might buy some time with option two first.

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