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Ignition switch won't turn ITS STUCK!

41K views 21 replies 13 participants last post by  SwaveY  
#1 ·
Heres what i have going on my ignition switch is stuck. Last time it happened
It took me like 30min for it turn but i think this time its done it won't turn
So im about to buy one off ebay but i need to know if the switch from a 1000 or any other year or gsxr would fit on my k4 600..
HELP PLIZ:suicide
 
#11 ·
The ignition for the 1000 doesnt plug into the 600, i can tell you that much
I have a extra ignition, with key, that works... if you want to buy one cheap
But have you checked all the obvious? Have you tried to turn the handle bars from one way to another (they move a little even though its locked) if it is turned too hard to one side, the key wont turn on (or off) at all, just move the bars a little and turn it. The same thing happens if you take your key out of your car completely,and then turn the steering wheel real hard. The wheel will lock, but if you try to put your key in, you cant turn it, unless you turn the wheel a little bit first. Im not sure if this is what is going on, but i can see it happening to someone newer (relative to your post count).

If this doesnt help, i DO have an EXTRA ignition and key (meaning i have no use for it right now) that i am willing to let go of.All you gotta do is offer me enough to take it to the post office and put a couple bucks in my pocket for the drive.

Keep in mind you then have two different keys for your locks, so if you keep putting the wrong one in, over time, im sure you will end up in the same situation. I would keep the keys on two different rings or atleast mark them.
 
#16 ·
if its anything like my dodge dakota ignition cylinder was doing (not turning,m key comes in/out easily). i finally got the key to turn (after 2hrs in a parking lot), drove home, and removed the ignition. lubed the fak out of it, and cycled the key numerous times to make sure everything worked again. reinstalled the ignition, and havent had a another issue since.

so i recomend lubing the cylinder. i lubed in the key hole, and on the outsaide where the 2 mechanical pics ride up the side of the lock. thats where i think the issue was at.
 
#19 ·
Heres what i did i took it off air blowed it with an air gun,then wd40 the crap out of it let it dry for the nite next day i put it back on anddd no luck.Then i took a look at the key and and looked bent and wasted?) So i drove to pepboys made a copy of the key and waalaaaaaa worked like new thanks for the help!!!!!!:punk:punk