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Car Forum / Dodge / Dodge Trucks / February 2006

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'00 Dodge Dakota Key Won't Turn

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1337evilyoda@gmail.com - 21 Feb 2006 05:23 GMT
This all started happening after I went into a ditch. I got the truck
towed home and the next morning the key would not turn in the ignition.
This happens sometimes but is usually fixed by a jiggle of the steering
wheel. I called the company who towed me, which is also the local auto
mechanic, they said they didn't know what was wrong with it. He said he
got it to work after he lubed the ignition lock cylinder.
Worked/started great for a total of seven times before it locked up
again. I tried some lock de-icer/lubricant and it didnt do the trick
for me. I was curious if there was anything else I could try myself
before I take it back to the mechanic to stratch his head?

Thanks All.
Max Dodge - 21 Feb 2006 13:29 GMT
Have it realigned. Then when you park, cock the wheels slightly toward the
curb (if there is one, if not, to the right) so that the steering wheel is
lined up with its lock. This should ease the tension on the wheel, thus not
inducing it to jam the lock mechanism.

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> This all started happening after I went into a ditch. I got the truck
> towed home and the next morning the key would not turn in the ignition.
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>
> Thanks All.
beekeep - 21 Feb 2006 13:37 GMT
>This all started happening after I went into a ditch. I got the truck
>towed home and the next morning the key would not turn in the ignition.
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>
>Thanks All.

I don't know about your truck but on my van the Ignition lock was a pretty easy
to replace.  NAPA had it in stock for about $25.00.

beekeep
 
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