ignition problem.....

[heatherc]

lately, i've been having a problem getting my ignition to turn...it locks up...and i am not talking about the steering wheel...because i play with that too,,,just to get the key to turn. i sometimes have a problem getting the key out also...has anybody had this happen to them? is there a certain amount of pressure that ya have to put on the break pedal before you can turn the key or something? i used to have a saab that had to be put into reverse before you could take out the key from the ignition....and didn't know if my mx was just in need of some kind of repair or am i not doing something right?<P>thanx,<BR>hgcmx3

[ddmalcore]

my friend just had that problem with her ford focus. i dont know if this is the same thing, but she just ended up having to get the ignition replaced

[heatherc]

eeessssshhhhhhhh! guess i'll just keep hoping it's just the key???? was that very expensive?<P>heather

[mazdamaniac]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by heatherc:<BR><STRONG>eeessssshhhhhhhh! guess i'll just keep hoping it's just the key???? was that very expensive?<P>heather</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Oil up the key real well with WD-40 and see if it improves.<BR>If so, try to have a new cey cut at a Mazda dealer using your VIN number.<BR>Don't just copy an existing key or you will be copying the problem with it.<P>Re-keying a car is expensive, unless you know a locksmith. The actual cost involved is only about $300, but the specialty labor will set you back another $300.<BR>Unless you just want to change the ignition cylinder only and keep the old key for everything else (doors, hatch, glovebox).