2003 Chevy Malibu Key cylinder/ignition

2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
85,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ANDYO
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The key will not even turn when put in the cyclinder to start the car. I have tried my spare key as well. There was no "build up" to this. It worked fine Friday night, didn't start Saturday morning. Any input? Thanks.
Nov 15, 2009 at 11:24 AM
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ANDYO
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I sprayed WD-40 into the lock cylinder, let it sit a couple minutes, then jiggled the key around until it started. Solution for under $5.
Nov 19, 2009 at 2:37 PM
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RANDYROMAN
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I've gone thru 2 ignition locks in 4 years. Due to the weight of other key hanging on your key ring this has a tendency to pull on the Ign. lock causing it to malfuction. the last one I replaced I had the key stuck in it and could not turn it. I had to replace the brake-shift cable due to cutting it off to replace the lock cylinder.
Jan 6, 2010 at 2:36 PM
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