Can't start my baby!

DanTheMan · January 4th, 2008, 04:22 AM

ok so i got off work at 3:30 and decided to come home and take the mustang and gas it up (i drive the shadow to work, but i planned on driving the mustang this morning) and i unlock the door get in and put the key in and cannot turn the key.. it's like the key's not even in there.. now it turned fine yesterday morning and it came out fine when i got home, but now i can't turn it.. not even to acc or anything. i tried messing with the steering wheel thinking it might be the lock thing to no avail.

Please don't tell me the apparent truth that it's the ignition cylinder.. please..

Doc8224 · January 4th, 2008, 04:36 AM

Do you have another key? Might try that if you got it. Pull it out a little maybe. Is your key realy worn?

DanTheMan · January 4th, 2008, 04:37 AM

only one key, tried playing with it a bit and no the key's not that worn...

GTsetGO · January 4th, 2008, 06:10 AM

A. trying turning the steering wheel. mine has done that once or twice and if i wiggle the steering it help.

B. get a bigger hammer. lol

DanTheMan · January 4th, 2008, 06:19 AM

yeah i wiggled the mess out of it and it still won't go...

I just wonder if the cold weather we got could've frozen one of the pins in place and it's not letting the tumbler turn... dunno...

I'm calling freedom ford today cause they sell the cylinder at advance auto, but you have to have a special coder for the anti theft system... ugh!! mo money!!

Sometimes I wish I was one of those kids who didn't pay for anything.. ya know no full time job and financial responsibility... lol

DanTheMan · January 4th, 2008, 07:12 AM

help anyone??

cobramac · January 4th, 2008, 07:23 AM

did you try pulling pretty hard on the wheel while trying to turn the key? where do you live in norfolk? i live out at the beach.... might be able to look at if ya want.

sgrcltpunk · January 4th, 2008, 09:12 AM

you know how the steering lock has a little play and you can wiggle it hold it to one side and try

Trick Tuners · January 4th, 2008, 11:16 AM

I had the same thing happen to my car a few years ago. Got in and the key would not turn (like it was the wrong key). I tried my spare and that did not work either. I was very forceful and pissed off but i could not get it to turn. The dealer towed the car and had to drill out the lock because it cannot be removed unless the key is turned to on. They said it was a PITA, but at least it was free!

Mach Boy · January 4th, 2008, 01:13 PM

The cold can play some nasty tricks to a car. How many keys/other things do you have on your key chain? I've been told my a GM tech that it isn't smart to have more than what you absolutely need on your keychain because it can bend the slot you put the key into.

DanTheMan · January 4th, 2008, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by GTsetGO

B. get a bigger hammer. lol

That was the solution!!

I just hit it a few times with a rubber mallet and she turned right over.. thanks for the concern and help guys!! I'm probably gonna throw some graphite lube in there just to be safe

DanTheMan · January 4th, 2008, 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by cobramac

where do you live in norfolk?

over near the new walmart off little creek. got er done though thanks for the offer!!

GTsetGO · January 4th, 2008, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by DanTheMan

That was the solution!! I just hit it a few times with a rubber mallet and she turned right over.. thanks for the concern and help guys!! I'm probably gonna throw some graphite lube in there just to be safe

always works.

DanTheMan · January 4th, 2008, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by GTsetGO

always works.

nothin a good wack with a hammer never fixed

January 4th, 2008, 04:22 AM	#1
DanTheMan Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Civic EX Soon to see a Garrett 60 trim Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,196 iTrader: 1 reviews	Can't start my baby! ok so i got off work at 3:30 and decided to come home and take the mustang and gas it up (i drive the shadow to work, but i planned on driving the mustang this morning) and i unlock the door get in and put the key in and cannot turn the key.. it's like the key's not even in there.. now it turned fine yesterday morning and it came out fine when i got home, but now i can't turn it.. not even to acc or anything. i tried messing with the steering wheel thinking it might be the lock thing to no avail. Please don't tell me the apparent truth that it's the ignition cylinder.. please.. __________________ My honda Last edited by DanTheMan; January 4th, 2008 at 04:25 AM.

January 4th, 2008, 04:36 AM	#2
Doc8224 N/A 4v Guru 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,463 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	Do you have another key? Might try that if you got it. Pull it out a little maybe. Is your key realy worn? __________________ Military Crew U.S. Army Aviation Apache's Lead The Way

January 4th, 2008, 04:37 AM	#3
DanTheMan Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Civic EX Soon to see a Garrett 60 trim Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,196 iTrader: 1 reviews	only one key, tried playing with it a bit and no the key's not that worn... __________________ My honda

January 4th, 2008, 06:10 AM	#4
GTsetGO Cigar Assassin 2004 Mustang GT 12.88 @ 112 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Posts: 14,083 iTrader: 10 reviews	A. trying turning the steering wheel. mine has done that once or twice and if i wiggle the steering it help. B. get a bigger hammer. lol __________________ Cigar Samplers for Sale 2008 Acura TL-S - 2008 Honda Pilot EX-SE - 2008 Cain F Big Bear Paradox

January 4th, 2008, 06:19 AM	#5
DanTheMan Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Civic EX Soon to see a Garrett 60 trim Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,196 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah i wiggled the mess out of it and it still won't go... I just wonder if the cold weather we got could've frozen one of the pins in place and it's not letting the tumbler turn... dunno... I'm calling freedom ford today cause they sell the cylinder at advance auto, but you have to have a special coder for the anti theft system... ugh!! mo money!! Sometimes I wish I was one of those kids who didn't pay for anything.. ya know no full time job and financial responsibility... lol __________________ My honda

January 4th, 2008, 07:12 AM	#6
DanTheMan Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Civic EX Soon to see a Garrett 60 trim Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,196 iTrader: 1 reviews	help anyone?? __________________ My honda

January 4th, 2008, 07:23 AM	#7
cobramac Regular 1999 COBRA Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Virginia beach Posts: 189 iTrader: 0 reviews	did you try pulling pretty hard on the wheel while trying to turn the key? where do you live in norfolk? i live out at the beach.... might be able to look at if ya want. __________________ Pyps catted x, super 44's dumped, K&N filter, FRPP 4.10's, xcal 3, Maximum Motersports poly IRS bushings W/ 14mm bolts, poly motor mounts, 2003 cobra wheels and headlights

January 4th, 2008, 09:12 AM	#8
sgrcltpunk amateur adult film star 1999 gt to infinity and beyond Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: newport news,va Posts: 1,051 iTrader: 0 reviews	you know how the steering lock has a little play and you can wiggle it hold it to one side and try __________________ performance headlight fluid, 6 ball muffler bearings, and dual flux capacitors

January 4th, 2008, 11:16 AM	#9
Trick Tuners MM Fanatic KB'd GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,467 iTrader: 3 reviews	I had the same thing happen to my car a few years ago. Got in and the key would not turn (like it was the wrong key). I tried my spare and that did not work either. I was very forceful and pissed off but i could not get it to turn. The dealer towed the car and had to drill out the lock because it cannot be removed unless the key is turned to on. They said it was a PITA, but at least it was free! __________________ Check out my forums for stuff on troubleshooting, tuning, etc We teamed up with Socal Performance Racing to bring dyno tuning to San Diego. Be friends with us on FB

January 4th, 2008, 01:13 PM	#10
Mach Boy MM's Orangest 2004 Mach 1 Mustang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indy Posts: 2,846 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	The cold can play some nasty tricks to a car. How many keys/other things do you have on your key chain? I've been told my a GM tech that it isn't smart to have more than what you absolutely need on your keychain because it can bend the slot you put the key into. __________________ Looking for 03/04 4V ABS Wiring Harness Connector/Incomplete Wiring Harness (with ABS connector)

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