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Question: My grandson's 1998 Lincoln Continental ignition key won't turn.

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Nosnorb, Ortonville, MI, January 19, 2012, 07:18
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He has tried moving the steering wheel (it is locked), but still can't get the key to turn. He has been through the entire owner's manual with no luck. I had this problem with a 2004 Saturn Vue and pulling on the steering wheel worked, but not so on this Lincoln.

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    mastertech6371 January 19, 2012, 08:53
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    the tumbler has failed and needs to be replaced. did he try another key??

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    Nosnorb, January 19, 2012, 10:42
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    Unfortunately he only has one key (too expensive to get a second one with the computer chip in it.) I'm thinking you are probably right about the tumblers failing. Is that something a locksmith can replace?

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    mastertech6371, January 19, 2012, 11:00
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    sure is. they will come to you to do it but it will cost a bit.

    Roy

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