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Question: Why isnt my van starting? (Its either a 3.3 or a 3.0)

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ldw, 3.3L V6, Canton, GA, February 15, 2011, 15:46
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The ignition on van is not turning "at all". I have been having this problem but now it is staying that way. I put key in, go to turn and it does not budge. Our neighbor, a nice lady in parking lot and auto parts store is saying to shake van back and forth. I want the problem fixed, I don't wanna have to shake van everytime I wanna go somewhere, lol. Please help if you can.

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    Johnny Mopar February 17, 2011, 14:38
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    From your description, it sounds like you cannot turn your ignition on as the Key will not turn in the lock cylinder. If this is the case, Take your vehicle to your local dealership and have them replace the ignition lock cylinder and recode it to your key. By the way. If you have another key, try it first.

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