Re: can't get my key out

"The Reverend Natural Light" <reverend@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On Jan 17, 6:33 pm, "suz the oozer" <smalla...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> wrote:
>> I have a 93 vet....i guess that my problem is not vette 
>> specific. i can shut
>> of my engine with the key but cannot turn the key to the 
>> off position and i
>> can't extract the key unless the key goes all the way to 
>> the lock space. i
>> have tried manipulating the steering whell to many 
>> different postions but no
>> go.  who might i  have help me? mechanic..........lock 
>> smith..........auto
>> electric shop????
>
> If it's an automatic then it sounds like the ****fter 
> cable.
>
> Either way, it's a job for a mechanic.  Any decent auto 
> shop should be
> able to handle it.

I wouldn't say its a job for a mechanic.
if its the ignition switch? it more likely is, a locksmith 
can repair it.
a mechanic will replace it.
an ignition that's been repaired will probably last longer 
then a new one.
I know that sounds weird but at the factory a machine crimps 
down the spring retainer. I have seem hundreds come loose in 
the first 6 months. when its hand crimped down, it is more 
secure and has a far lees chance of letting go.

my2¢
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