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Key won’t turn ignition

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#1 ·
One moment it was fine, jumped out and came back in to leave and my key won’t turn! Steering wheel isn’t locked and even if it was, I’ve had no problems in the past unsticking it and turning truck over. I’ve tried spraying ballistol and tapping the cylinder…NOTHING! I’m pretty good with my hands and know how to pull the truck apart if I have to but before I do I want to make sure there is no other way. Why so sudden?! Heading to Vegas in less than a week and I’m stressed.
 
#3 ·
You have probably tried this but flip the key over and try the other side. Do you insert/remove the key a lot during the day, like do you do delivery, lawns, pools, anything like that?

I would suspect you have just simply worn down the end of the key and it won't engage fully anymore. Try and manually unlock the door and see if it still works?

Do you have a spare you can try?

This has happened to me on a few vehicles before.

Damn old thread. Should have seen that.
 
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