That was the second thing I tried. I still had the original worn key plus 2
lightly used spares. None worked. Had to replace the cylinder, not the
switch.
Thanks,
James
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Neil W.
Bellenger
Sent: Friday, August 06, 2004 1:05 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: RE: Ignition Switch
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net On Behalf Of James Calder
Sent: Friday, August 06, 2004 11:11 AM
Subject: DML: Ignition Switch
I have a '93 with an ignition switch that won't turn.
The key inserts but won't turn the cylinder, ...
James, If you have a spare key that hasn't been used much, try that one.
In 11 years the key you have been using has probably gotten worn enough that
it isn't pushing the pins in the lock far enough. Try turning while pulling
the key out slightly. (sometimes works) Cutting a new key using the old one
as a master may not work.
If you have the key code, a dealer can punch a new key that should work like
new.
The other possibility is that the pins in the lock have gotten too worn.
In that case it's time for a new ignition switch.
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