Seven Warning Signs Your Ignition Is Failing
Ignition cylinders wear gradually, and the early signs are easy to dismiss. Watch for a key that needs wiggling, a cylinder that sticks between Off and Accessory, or intermittent dash power.
Other symptoms include the key refusing to come out, the steering lock not releasing, the starter clicking without cranking, and visible metal shavings on the key blade.
Worn wafers can often be rebuilt, which is cheaper than a full cylinder swap and keeps your existing key working.
Ignoring the symptoms usually ends with the key snapping off in traffic — the most expensive version of the same repair.
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