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Old 08-13-2011, 10:52 PM   #1
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Ignition Lock Cylinder Diagnosis

I insert the ignition key and turn the key, but the key stops at the far end of its travel and won't turn all the way to start the truck unless I pull out the key slightly. Is this a bad lock cylinder for sure, or could it be the connecting rod hanging up down to the ignition switch, and how would that be checked?
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Old 08-13-2011, 11:12 PM   #2
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Re: Ignition Lock Cylinder Diagnosis

Check your key, if its dull the ignition work turn all the way...happened on my dads 00 Silverado.
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Old 08-13-2011, 11:36 PM   #3
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Re: Ignition Lock Cylinder Diagnosis

Thanks. I just tried to start it a few times consecutively with a virgin OEM GM key and it started every time. Maybe it was the key.
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Old 08-14-2011, 03:49 AM   #4
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Re: Ignition Lock Cylinder Diagnosis

No problem, my dad had a brand new spare laying around. He swapped keys and it started every time.
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