Ignition Housing Problem

[jphh20]

I have a 06' H3 with 80k and the ignition tumbler is starting to get chunky to turn the ignition on and it recently took a 1/2 dozen times to get the key to turn. I'm the original owner and have my oem keys. Are these the symptoms of the ignition housing failure? Is this a dealer only repair? How much time do I have before it leaves me stranded?


Thanks

Joe


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[Renagade132]

First narrow down the problem. I would spray it a little with WD40, make sure you have a rag as you spray it, so you catch any over spray, then stick the key in and out, then spray some more. Then stick the key in and turn as you spray it more, while turning the steering wheel from side to side. Basically your just trying to clean out an gunk that might have gathered up in there. If it still doesn't fix the issue, then I would get it connected to an analysis code reader, and see if anything pops up first. If it ends up being the ignition housing, unless your handy and have the proper tools to do the job, I would get someone that can. It doesn't have to be done by a dealer, but by someone that does know how to do it! Good luck

 

[jphh20]

Good advice on the ignition, I will give it a shot and report back to let everyone know what I find out.


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