2003 Dodge Stratus Inginition sticking

Tiny
EUGENEH
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  • 2003 DODGE STRATUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 110,000 MILES
When I put my key in the ingnition it won't turn (no matter what I try) until I hit the key. I hit it like I'm trying to push it further into the ingnition.

I tried my spare key and it won't work at all.

Could this be dirt? If so How do I make it work better?

If not durt then what is going wrong?
Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 AT 8:19 AM

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Tiny
ZACKMAN
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Sounds like the pins in the ignition key switch are sticking. Spray some (not WD40) silicone spray or white lithium grease into the key hole, and see if that helps.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_sls10_1.jpg


Silicone Spray


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_whitelithiumgrease_1.jpg


Lithium Grease
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Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 AT 11:34 PM

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