Dont know know what to do

Tiny
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Someone tried to hotwire my car. It doesnt look like any of the wires are messed up. But when I stuck my key in the ignition it wouldnt turn at all.
What part do I need?
Or what do I need to do?
Wednesday, October 14th, 2015 AT 10:32 PM

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Tiny
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They mite have put a screw driver in it to try to start it so they messed up the tumbler. Need to get a new key and tumbler.
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Thursday, October 15th, 2015 AT 12:23 AM
Tiny
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So an ignition switch or ignition switch cylinder wouldn't help? This is the 1st I heard a tumbler?
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Thursday, October 15th, 2015 AT 12:28 AM
Tiny
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The tumbler is the part the key goes into
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Thursday, October 15th, 2015 AT 12:37 AM
Tiny
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So should I get both?
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Thursday, October 15th, 2015 AT 1:12 AM
Tiny
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You will need both the old key will not turn in the new tumbler unless they can make it for your key have to check with the dealer
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Thursday, October 15th, 2015 AT 1:21 AM
Tiny
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I'm trying to do it myself.
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Thursday, October 15th, 2015 AT 1:24 AM

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