Key won't turn in ignition

Post by **dcarlson12** » 11 Aug 2011, 23:44

99 S80 T6 about 130,000 miles:

Wife calls me from parking lot at about 10:00 pm tonight. She can't turn the key in the ignition.
Correct me if I am mistaken but if it was a problem with the immobilizer ring/antenna, then one should still be able to turn the key right?
If that is so, then is it safe to spray silicon lubricant into the ignition switch? i.e. is it just a problem of sticky/dry 'pins' inside the ignition switch? Or would silicon spray cause problems with any electrical contacts/switch surfaces inside the ignition switch.
The car has been left in the parking lot and I picked up my wife with a different vehicle and we started to discuss selling this thing.

I tried tow other keys and same result.
Didn't want to try silicon spray until I am sure it will do not harm.

[KRISSIE] · Post by **[KRISSIE]** » 29 Aug 2011, 05:03

Is the steering wheel locked in place? When my key wouldn't turn my steeringwheel was locked in place. Had to turn the s/w a little to kinda unlock it and was able to get the key to start the car. try to turn just a little whichever way it could be locked. hope this helps.

Post by **dcarlson12** » 29 Aug 2011, 17:23

No, that was not the problem. Had to get it towed to the stealership and they installed an new switch 'tumbler' mechanism. It cost about $500. Crap. I asked what warranty. Was told 2 years. But since the old one lasted 12 years, I guess I should be good to go for a while.

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