Key not turning ignition?

**ssick92** · 08-22-2010, 01:10 PM

I havent been able to start my car lately because the key wont turn in the ignition. I only have 1 key. Does anyone know if I can just make a new 05 Chevy Colorado key, or do I have to get one from the dealer?

**mfcool45** · 08-22-2010, 01:30 PM

possible stripped key ? does the steering wheel turn or is it locked? you should try turning it from side to side while tryin to turn the key at the same time..

**ssick92** · 08-22-2010, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by mfcool45

possible stripped key ? does the steering wheel turn or is it locked? you should try turning it from side to side while tryin to turn the key at the same time..

Tried that, doesnt really help. But yeah the wheel can turn fully when I put the key in.

**mfcool45** · 08-22-2010, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by ssick92

Originally Posted by mfcool45

possible stripped key ? does the steering wheel turn or is it locked? you should try turning it from side to side while tryin to turn the key at the same time..

Tried that, doesnt really help. But yeah the wheel can turn fully when I put the key in.

does it look like key wearout? 05 sounds like the key should be fine .... but if thats the problem then the key is chipped? which means dealership to make another.. or a really good locksmith

**ssick92** · 08-22-2010, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by mfcool45

Originally Posted by ssick92

Originally Posted by mfcool45

possible stripped key ? does the steering wheel turn or is it locked? you should try turning it from side to side while tryin to turn the key at the same time..

Tried that, doesnt really help. But yeah the wheel can turn fully when I put the key in.

does it look like key wearout? 05 sounds like the key should be fine .... but if thats the problem then the key is chipped? which means dealership to make another.. or a really good locksmith

The key looks fine to me. Not too worn out or chipped/damaged in any way. Carmax legally still owes me another key since the truck only came with 1. I am going to go in to the service department tomorrow and have them get me another key. Hopefully this one will work until then.

**mfcool45** · 08-22-2010, 01:51 PM

i looked it up and on a chevy forum it says that the tumbler gets dried up in the ignition switch? and probably spraying some wd40 on the key and turning it will it get them unstuck.... probably a bad idea lol but PM sent

**ssick92** · 08-22-2010, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by mfcool45

i looked it up and on a chevy forum it says that the tumbler gets dried up in the ignition switch? and probably spraying some wd40 on the key and turning it will it get them unstuck.... probably a bad idea lol but PM sent

Thanks, ya doesn't really sound smart but its worth a shot I guess. I had to drive my other car to work today so when I get home I will try that out and hope it doesn't destroy it more. But even if it does it sounds like I will have to replace the tumbler for $550.