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GM mechanics? #8672230 10/09/26 08:08 AM 10/09/26 08:08 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Very SE Nebraska G Gary Benson OP trapper
Gary Benson OP trapper G Joined: Dec 2006 Very SE Nebraska	2015 Silverado. 240000 miles. The ignition key suddenly got a hitch in it and I have to use pliers to turn the key. Something is badly worn. Where do I start? Life ain't supposed to be easy.

Re: GM mechanics? [Re: Gary Benson] #8672239 10/09/26 08:19 AM 10/09/26 08:19 AM
Joined: Oct 2009 east central WI k snow trapper
k snow trapper Joined: Oct 2009 east central WI	Could be a worn key, tumblers in the cylinder, or the cylinder itself. "in the midst of a savage wilderness to depend entirely upon their unassisted strength and hardihood"

Re: GM mechanics? [Re: Gary Benson] #8672240 10/09/26 08:19 AM 10/09/26 08:19 AM
Joined: Aug 2008 ny U upstateNY trapper
upstateNY trapper U Joined: Aug 2008 ny	New key the wheels of the gods turn very slowly

Re: GM mechanics? [Re: Gary Benson] #8672241 10/09/26 08:24 AM 10/09/26 08:24 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Pa W Wright Brothers trapper
Wright Brothers trapper W Joined: Dec 2006 Pa	They sell those switches in stores every day.

Re: GM mechanics? [Re: Gary Benson] #8672339 10/09/26 12:41 PM 10/09/26 12:41 PM
Joined: Oct 2024 Kansas S someGuyInKansas trapper
someGuyInKansas trapper S Joined: Oct 2024 Kansas	Spray the key with a light oil (wd40, or whatever) then insert the key. Spraying the key will let the key carry some oil where it is needed without making a mess. If this doesn’t fix it replace the lock -Joe

Re: GM mechanics? [Re: Gary Benson] #8672416 10/09/26 04:51 PM 10/09/26 04:51 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 New Hampshire N Nessmuck "Mr. Leavenator"
Nessmuck "Mr. Leavenator" N Joined: Nov 2011 New Hampshire	Use your spare key...thats what I did ...plus a little lock lube Only 225 k here It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.

Re: GM mechanics? [Re: Gary Benson] #8674097 10/13/26 12:51 PM 10/13/26 12:51 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 St. Louis Co, Mo B BigBob trapper
BigBob trapper B Joined: Dec 2006 St. Louis Co, Mo	Same problem with my 01 S-10. Just have to jiggle the key a bit while turning it. Too good a chance of breaking something to use pliers on the key. Every kid needs a Dog and a Curmudgeon. Remember Bowe Bergdahl, the traitor. Beware! Jill Pudlewski, Ron Oates and Keven Begesse are liars and thiefs!

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