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Dominic,

Get a locksmith to remove the key (if its stuck) and in the process he will clean the ignition with wd40 and lock
picks.  Then he should graphite spray the ignition and all should be well.  I had my key get stuck in my GTV6 and
then not turn and this is exactly what the locksmith did for me. Cost me 70Dollars but it worked and I never had
a problem again.  He also suggested not having a security guards worth of keys attached to the key fob of the
ignition too. Puts too much stress on it he said..

Good luck,
Antonio87' Verde

> Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2001 20:48:50 -0500
> From: Domenic Lippolis <lippolis1@domain.elided>
> Subject: HELP!  Milano ignition key will not turn!
>
> OK I ran out in the Verde for two quick things.
> First stop no problem.  Restarted off to my second stop.
> Then come back out and the key will not turn the ignition.  Tried turning
> steering wheel because it was putting pressure on the lock and nothing.
>  Had my wife bring the extra key (the one without the light) and nothing.
>  WD40 to loosen up the lock- nothing.  Ran home and got my tools to
> disassemble the column, and there is some funky screw in there.  Doesn't
> look like a torx screw, maybe it is.  Anyways try to turn some more,
> nothing.  Tow truck driver comes and tries, nothing.  Towed it home and now
> I have nothing.  HELP!  I see IAP has a complete lock set for 110 so I'll
> do that but in the mean time:  What are those screws and any tips??
>
> Thanks,
> DOM!

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