Most likely cause is a corroded set of battery connections. remove, clean and re-install.
AnswerIf the key will rotate in the door locks, but not in the ignition switch then the key is not going in all the way due to debris in there, the steering wheel lock is binding the ignition lock (fix by rocking wheel back and forth while turning key) or mechanical failure of lock internals.
home locks use pin tumblers depending on manufacterer there are 5 pins or 6 pins. A tumbler in an ignition is a flat square shaped piece OS metal there are 8 or ten tumblers GM usually has 5 tumblers its what the key has to lift up to turn the ignition on or off.
1. Close all doors2. Insert key into ignition3. Hold down the power UNLOCK button on the driver's door panel, continue to hold downuntil instructed to release in step 9.4. Perform steps 5 through 8 in a fairly rapid succession.5. Turn the ignition to the ON position (as far as you can go without starting the engine.)6. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.7. Turn the ignition to the ON position (as far as you can go without starting the engine.)8. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.9. Release the power UNLOCK button on the door panel. The vehicle should respond bydoor locks locking and unlocking automatically. (If locks do not cycle after you let go,not before you let go of the unlock button, then the vehicle has not entered programmingmode and you must start procedure over. Remove key from ignition, open drivers doorand return to step 1 ). If the locks do cycle automatically then proceed to step 10.10. Hold down the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the remote until the doors lock andunlock. This may take up to 30 seconds.11. Repeat step 10 NOW for each additional remote. (Including any existing remotes).12. Turn the ignition to the ON position to exit the programming mode.13. Test remote(s).
You can't do it by yourself. You basically have two choices. First one is to visit local Mitsubishi dealer... It will cost you around $200. Second you can visit local company which specializes in electronic locks. They usually have required equipment.
Also check prices from your local locksmith. Many locksmiths are able to do this at a fraction of the dealer price.
all cars start of with matching locks/ignition and key so the ignition or locks must have been changed
Graphite works well in lubricating key operated locks such as, pad locks, door locks and ignition locks.
Yes it is the same.
No, door locks & trunk-one key; Ignition- different key; I know-I have one
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I have a 2001 Nissan quest,recently my door locks are malfunction,when I pull the door in it locks,when key in ignition it locks,what cause this problem?
Yes
When i bought my thunderbird the key to the ignition didnt fit the door locks so i had to replace the locks. That might be the best answer. :]
ingnition switch locks up on 2003 Ford Mustang and only way car will start is if you can turn steering wheel back and forth to get ignition key to turn
i don't have pwer to heater fan wiper, power windows, or power locks, some time when you just turn ignition everything is working soon as you start the engine it will quit
If the locks have not been changed, 1 key should operate all locks on the vehicle.
Usually you have replace the ignition key cylinder.