key insert not working???

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RUFFLES11
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Car: 1989 nissan 240sx

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okay i can get the key in but its stuck in the lock mode, and i cant even get it up to the ACC or past that

help???


zenkistic
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Car: 96 240 SE

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did you try to rotate the steering wheel a little bit? (sorry had to ask)

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Gcustoms
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Car: 1992 240sx LE

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is the steering wheel simply locked? try turning the key and moving the wheel back and forth at the same time.if not it could be a deeper ignition cylinder problem which then you need a new one, and while your getting new keys you might as well get new tumblers for all the doors and trunk/hatch

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RUFFLES11
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Car: 1989 nissan 240sx

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Got it working and yea just moved the wheel a few times and it releases more smoother toothanks guys

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S14Kouki10
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haha noob

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1SickSilvia
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LOL, you are even newer than him

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S14Kouki10
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yea on the forum.


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