Ignition key won't turn

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Nov 6, 2010 | 07:14 PM

FordRv1981

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Ignition key won't turn

I have a 1981 Ford Motorhome Econoline and the ignition switch lock won't turn. Anyone have any help that they can provide on what to do to fix the problem. Thanks.

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Nov 7, 2010 | 06:41 PM

WVVan

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I have a similar problem. This works for me. After inserting the key, back it out just a hair, and I do mean a hair.

Nov 7, 2010 | 07:23 PM

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Are the wheels cut over hard? Try shaking the wheel left and right while turning the key. Try some lubricant in the key way.

Nov 7, 2010 | 07:51 PM

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Quote:

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I have a similar problem. This works for me. After inserting the key, back it out just a hair, and I do mean a hair.

Thank you and the other responders. I have tried the lubricant and moving the steering wheel and pulling the key out a bit. If I don't get it to work I have to see if there are instruction on how to fix the problem. Thanks.

Nov 8, 2010 | 03:52 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FordRv1981

I have a 1981 Ford Motorhome Econoline and the ignition switch won't turn. Anyone have any help that they can provide on what to do to fix the problem. Thanks.

Is in the column or the dash ? A new switch is a cheap and easy way to see if ithe switch is bad.

Nov 8, 2010 | 09:42 PM

FordRv1981

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Originally Posted by econoshorty

Is in the column or the dash ? A new switch is a cheap and easy way to see if ithe switch is bad.

Thank you for responding. It is on the steering column and I replaced the ignition cylinder today. It worked and I can now turn the switch on to start the engine. Thank you all for responding.