Subject: Re: Jammed ignition
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2002 10:19:28 -0800
From: Tone <*******@*****.com>
To: **********@***.com

Hi Vicki,

I had noticed that opening the door to the car was becoming
increasingly difficult over time--sometimes I needed to turn
the key 180 degrees to get it to work.  I think the problem
occurred because of 9 years of wear on the key; the
ignition simply didn't recognize the key anymore.  The
mechanic needed to use a pliers to get the key out.

With the new ignition I received a new key that was re-keyed
to the original key.  I use this key only in the ignition
now; my spare key is used only to unlock the door and trunk.

I now realize the benefit of AAA towing, and I finally decided
to procure a cell phone for such emergencies.  I also created
a "Disaster Recovery" envelope filled with phone numbers of
towing services, mechanics, and people I know, just in case
something like this happens again.

I think the total cost was $200.

Best of luck,

--Tone

**********@***.com wrote:
>
> Hi my name is vicki, I was doing some research on a jammed ignition
> when i came across your site. you see i have the same problem, i have
> a 1995 mustang with no way to drive it, the ignition just started
> acting up the past week, but i still managed to at least turn it on an
> off untill last wednesday. I got home a couldn't even turn it off,
> well eventrully i did with manly strength, but i can't get it back in
> the ignition. So i called for it to be towed to my local ford garage,
> that will happen on tuesday. can you please give me any insight of
> what might be wrong? considering you went through something very
> simular.
>
>                           thanks a bunch,
>                                                     victoria