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Question posted by garybpilley on November 7th, 2012

Replaced Ignition And The Same Problem Occurrs

2008 coblat .  key wouldn't turn in lock. steering whell not the problem.  it's a standard.  repalced the ignition and turn back to the lock postion and the same problem!  lock will not turn

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Answer #1: Posted by motordale on November 11th, 2012 9:38 AM
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Make sure the shifter is all the way in park. Wiggle the shift lever while trying to turn the ignition. Otherwise, check the ignition "switch" inside the steering column. Not the lock.

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