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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 12:11 pm
Post subject: 97 Outback igintiton problem
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| Hi, intermittently, when I put my key in the ignition, it won't turn to start the car. If I take the key out, and re insert, after fiddling with it a bit, the car starts. Is there anything I can spray in the ignition, or around it to free it up, or what else can be done. It has only done this about twice in the last 7 weeks, but it makes me nervous. Thank you in advance for any advice you can give me. (the car runs fine otherwise) (best car I've ever owned)
One other question--if the ignition key was wearing out, could that cause this to happen? I've had the car 10 1/2 years and have used the same key all that time. Thank you.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 5:55 am
Post subject: Re: 97 Outback igintiton problem [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Try the other key. Keys can wear. If you have the code for the key another
can be cut.
Blair
"Lori" wrote in message
> Hi, intermittently, when I put my key in the ignition, it won't turn
> to start the car. If I take the key out, and re insert, after fiddling
> with it a bit, the car starts. Is there anything I can spray in the
> ignition, or around it to free it up, or what else can be done. It has
> only done this about twice in the last 7 weeks, but it makes me
> nervous. Thank you in advance for any advice you can give me. (the car
> runs fine otherwise) (best car I've ever owned)
>
> One other question--if the ignition key was wearing out, could that
> cause this to happen? I've had the car 10 1/2 years and have used the
> same key all that time. Thank you.
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 2:55 pm
Post subject: Re: 97 Outback igintiton problem [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Lori:
I am assuming that you are aware that if the steering lock engages, you
will need to rock the steering wheel left and right to free it. The
rocking may require some effort.
If it is the lock itself, I would try squirting a lil electronics
cleaner in the keyhole first.
Good luck!
Lori wrote:
> Hi, intermittently, when I put my key in the ignition, it won’t turn
> to start the car. If I take the key out, and re insert, after fiddling
> with it a bit, the car starts. Is there anything I can spray in the
> ignition, or around it to free it up, or what else can be done. It has
> only done this about twice in the last 7 weeks, but it makes me
> nervous. Thank you in advance for any advice you can give me. (the car
> runs fine otherwise) (best car I’ve ever owned)
>
> One other question--if the ignition key was wearing out, could that
> cause this to happen? I’ve had the car 10 1/2 years and have used the
> same key all that time. Thank you.
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 3:47 pm
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