This morning I put my key in the ingition and it would not turn. I grabbed my spare keys and tried those. Still no luck. I finally googled this issue and found a remedy. I had to tap the ignition cylinder with a hammer a few times and then the key would turn and start.

Has anyone else had this issue? What is the cause? Will this continue to happen?

 

Was the steering wheel locked?

 

Not when I first tried to start it. I turned it all the to left until it locked up and tried again and still didn't work.

 

try putting some lube on the key and try to see if it starts to get any better

 

you NEVER lube a lock mechanism.

 

I did get it to start by tapping it with a hammer. I haven't tried starting it again since it happened this morning. I'm just wondering what causes this and if it is something I should be worried about in the future.

 

ignition cylinder is going bad and will need to be replaced soon

 

?????????????????????????????????????? never had to replace a key swith on any car ive ever owned

 

Oils attracts dirt and dust, and will prevent the tumblers from moving as needed to unlock. Use only dry lubricants such as silicone, graphite or other products specifically designed for lubricating locks.

You also never clean lock cylinders with products that leave a film or residue. Films and residue are usually oils and will attract dirt. Electrical contact cleaning products work great on lock cylinders and leave no film or residue.

 

Thanks for your help. Do you know roughly how much this will cost me?

 

dunno, i'd grab one from a junkyard

 

exactly thats why i stated lube

 

under 20 dollars accorcing to auto zone, inmstall you self

 

ahh..you didn't specify