# My key doesn't insert well

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-key-doesnt-insert-well/16567>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** keys\
**Created:** [July 11, 2008, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-key-doesnt-insert-well/16567 "2008-07-11T21:39:55Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![empressbarb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/91b2a8/32.png) [@empressbarb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/empressbarb)\
**Post date:** [July 11, 2008, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-key-doesnt-insert-well/16567/1 "2008-07-11T21:39:55Z")

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My key takes fiddling to get into the ignition. I have used both car keys that I have. I have used a light lubricant. When I try to insert the key, I have to turn the steering wheel…What can I do? My car is a 2002 Ford Explorer

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**Author:** ![olivverr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/5daacb/32.png) [@olivverr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olivverr)\
**Post date:** [July 11, 2008, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-key-doesnt-insert-well/16567/2 "2008-07-11T22:06:26Z")

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If the wheels are turned tight ,the ignition key will be tough to turn, but not insert.Got the right keys? Otherwise drill out the steering wheel /ignition lock pin. My Volvo 1972 1800es had a simular problem.Used a right angle drive drill and hogged out the offendind metal!Worked for me.