Re: can't get my key out

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> "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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>>> 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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> 'Key
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