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Old May 14, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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My problem is, the key is stuck in the ignition.
I put it in to unlock the steering wheel and now I cant get it out!
Any ideas?

Btw its an 88 LX

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Old May 14, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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going to need to replace the lock cylinder.
take the shroud off of the column, and turn the key to the Run position. Underneath the lock cylinder will be a tiny hole. Insert anything strong, like a pick, into that hole and press up while pulling the key outwards, and the whole cylinder will come out.
Old May 14, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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That's it? Yup, that simple...that's it. New set of keys to loose.
Old May 16, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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ok, I got the cylinder out, and the key. Cant get it back in though... Do you mean I need to replace the cylinder? Is this just a junkyard part? what about keys?
Old May 16, 2010 | 06:34 PM
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never mind... I figured it out haha
Old Sep 4, 2011 | 10:47 PM
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i have the same problem on my 02 gt, my steering wheel locks up and i cnt remove or take the key out is this because of some safetly feature it only happens sometimes and i can eventually get it out should i replace the cylinder? and also my power locks r starting to go is tht the acuators?
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