The key doesn't want to turn the truck on right away
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Daniel Chaidez
229 days ago
Good morning, my name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* ill be helping you, so sorry to hear about the issues here with the F150. I know how frustrating it can be to deal with key related issues. Now just so im clear you are unable to turn the key at all in the ignition? does it feel like it has any movement at all?
Customer
229 days ago
It has very little movement at first but if I let It sit for a minute or so will turn and start the truck
Daniel Chaidez
229 days ago
okay thank you, \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* is done to the key when it sits? it just sits?
Customer
229 days ago
Like I said if I let It set for a minute or so the key will turn and start the truck
Daniel Chaidez
229 days ago
okay thank you, \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* it sounds like you have an issue with your ignition cylinder. over time it can wear out internally and cause the key to not be able to turn. you can use WD-40 or graphite to help it work when stuck but once it starts sticking its sign that the cylinder will need to be replaced here soon.
Customer
229 days ago
Ok thank you could it be a bad battery in the fob
Daniel Chaidez
229 days ago
i dont suspect that. a bad battery wont stop an ignition cylinder from turning over, its a mechanical issue
Customer
229 days ago
Ok I figured maybe after it just sits in there it finally sends a signal to let it start
Daniel Chaidez
229 days ago
no, like i mentioned a dead battery would not cause the key to not turn
Customer
229 days ago
Ok thank yiu
Daniel Chaidez
229 days ago
pleasure is all mine!
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