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If your key won't turn or is stuck, no matter how much you wiggle it, turn the steering wheel, or press the brake, then you might want to try this. But use as a last resort, at your own risk.
This is pretty common in Jeeps, at first my key wont turn in the ignition, but if I wiggling it a little it will eventually work. I have been doing this for over a year now. Until today, no matter how much I wiggle the key, turn the steering wheel, press the brake, it will not turn. I'm totally locked.
So I did some research and found out that it is the lock cylinder that has gone bad and I need to have a local locksmith replace it at a cost of about $120 in parts and $50 in labor. Another option is to tow it to a Jeep dealer and pay over $900 for a entire steering column.
OR
You can just take a hammer or rubber mallet and hit the end of the key, this will bent the copper latch piece allowing you to start your jeep.

[@dollard1234]

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[@emmabaron6480]

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[@patricia2007]

you go girl 😂

[@the_best_of_times]

This video has everything - fear, drama, happiness, anger, desperation and a twist (key turn) at the end. Excellent!

[@warrenhardy]

And now comedy in the comments

[@qalbi-s_Ahnfy2095]

​@@warrenhardy hahahahaha!

[@qalbi-s_Ahnfy2095]

​@@warrenhardy and due to all these factors, people are still watching this, ahahaha!

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

he almost broke the internet but instead fixed his lock cylinder!

[@Some_One_One]

And violence! The bad man was violently swinging a big black dangerous club at the car and his rage escalated as he kept thrashing it against the ignition. Definitely rated R for violence.

[@ThePWchamp]

This WORKS! I couldn't believe it when the key turned, I sat in my car and laughed at how my dad used to say, "if it doesn't work after you beat on it, then it's broke"

[@destinymonique161]

8 years later and this video just saved my life. My Jeep was stuck like this for almost a WEEK this hack worked immediately!! Thank you thank you!

[@donnamellis7]

Wow this video saved me towing fee and service for installing new ignition....Im a 57yr old Grandmother , easy fix, very clear instructions

[@warrenhardy]

Nice to hear.

[@sinnerr40]

You are awesome

[@stephenbrowne33]

Thought my key was bad, walked up a hill 2 miles to get my spare. Didn't work. Googled key won't turn jeep and this came up.i beat the key with the service manual a few times and it worked. FTW and thanks for posting!

[@warrenhardy]

with the service manual, now thats funny

[@stephenbrowne33]

I must have looked like a maniac beating the crap out of it in the grocery store parking lot.

[@simabchaudhry6428]

Stephen Browne thank you for this! We didn't have anything else on hand so we used the service manual too!

[@ivands7249]

Stephen Browne hahaha 😂🤣 freaking funny, lol

[@Pierson116]

Well hey that's what service manuals are there for..service

[@tfwg]

THIS FREAKING WORKED GREAT!!!! YOU SAVED ME THE COST OF A NEEDLESS TOW CHARGE AND REPAIR! THANKS!!!!!

[@ramachandraneswaran]

This video literally saved me from a long miserable wait for breakdown service in a nondescript small village in Ireland on a late Sunday night. I used a tyre iron instead. I'll buy you a beer if I'm ever in your town

[@teddywalker1024]

It’s 2022, almost 2023 and your still out here saving lives. Thank so much man. I was able to start my 2001 Toyota 4Runner because of this GEM 💎 video!

[@izzaroonie]

my husband had the same problem on his 2000 Jeep.. he had the problem before but it always managed to work. He came in and found your video! at first we Laughed!!! that is hilarious!!!! he went out and tried it and it worked!!!!!THANKS AGAIN!

[@lovicebrinkman1]

Well this actually happened to us tonight. My husband was worried about a toll truck. Our jeep stopped in the mall in freezing weather. Googled the problem and ran across this video. He went back to the jeep and used his hand and it really worked. God answered my prayer. Thank you for posting.

[@tarsisalvarado2867]

God didn’t want to help me tonight 😢😅

[@KevinN47]

Hey man, you are a life and bank saver!!! I was slamming that thing like 30 times, almost gave up and when I did the last attempt it actually worked. So thank you very much and please post more of those videos!!!

[@nodakoutdoor]

Now that you were able to get it to turn, pull out the ignition and clean and lubricate it.

[@markburt5394]

After a locksmith failed to help me with a new key, this worked and saved me a costly tow. Many thanks!!!

[@sucoyiastewart4561]

Thank God for this video. I was literally stuck for hours stressed. Found this and it worked 🙌🏾

[@touros69]

I thought it was going to be a sarcastic video but indeed it made me laugh because it actually worked....

[@lendawg2723]

me too ha ha ha!!!!

[@grindhard4312]

Me too 😂😂😂😂😂

[@lidiajeronimo9846]

joe zuniga I thought the same thing but I was like hmm maybe I should try it won't hurt and bang their it actually did work

[@Mamutoi44]

was just stranded at a truck stop. this video saved me. thought it was a joke too

[@asaadalshhryasd4969]

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[@triplevbman]

We had a blinker problem with our Grand Cherokee and learned that using a rubber mallet to hit under the dash fixed the turn signal. Now, we have the key not turning issue and using the same rubber mallet fixes that too! Looks like Jeep needs to be sold with rubber mallets already stock in the glove compartment. Finally, your sarcastic frustration was totally awesome bro!

[@91696taylor]

Just did this and IT WORKED!! Used the only thing I could find in my car...a high heel 😂

[@bigsierra414]

😭

[@JessentialLife]

Oh my gosh really!? Haha, I'm trying to fix a neighbour's car but I'm scared to break it (or the key) if I do this

[@ObamaBinKillin]

@@JessentialLife if they care then they should take it to a professional

[@BozoBuckets96]

@@JessentialLife bit late but I just had to do it too and it worked. Solid sturdy hit right on the key and it was done. Took me one try with a ball peen hammer. 03 liberty

[@Deeznuts-tj2su]

We’ll just broke the fucking thing

[@bogdangoncharuk8010]

Thanks for the video! After riding my bicycle in the rain for three weeks and attmepting to change the Ignition Lock Cylinder for two days I finally got the key into the ACC position to replace the cylinder, using your method with the hammer!

[@flowerstar7503]

Amazing tip! Thank you. The official directions for installing a new ignition switch and ignition cylinder lock told me i had to drill through the head bolts on the steering column to replace the latter. No way I was going to do that! I knew there had to be an easier way even though my key wouldn't turn. This was the tip I needed. Once i had the key in the ACC position on my 97 Geo Prizm, i was able to insert the pick and depress the pin so I could pull the cylinder out! Really really easy. I'm so glad I decided I could fix this myself. I now have a brand new ignition switch and cylinder and everything is running great. I probably saved myself about 100 to 150 bucks. But not for the faint of heart if you don't like getting your hands greasy!

[@tatendagunda6342]

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[@thomasschwarting5108]

This would have been my next suggestion.

[@afrodytee211]

You saved me today!!! My boyfriend usually has to get it turned for me, but I am stuck away from home and frantically searching for videos similar to what I have seen him do to the ignition. By the grace of God, I found your video and now, I can be on my way home!!!! 🙌

[@mrsree93]

So my friend was having this issue with his truck, I sent him this video.... lo and behold it FREAKIN WORKED! Thanks for this vid man!

[@biancawimmer1532]

Omg I just want to say thank you for posting this video!! My ignition has been giving me problems for some time now but today it completely locked and refused to turn at all. Mechanic next door says I had to take it to the dealership to get the ignition replaced so obviously I was not very happy so I got onto the Internet and googled and found your video and my father and boyfriend went out and tried what you did and it worked! Thank you again for sharing your knowledge!

[@warrenhardy]

Win

[@Tanee00216]

Thank you so much!! I was supposed to go to orientation for a new job I just got. Thanks to your video there's nothing standing in between me and the road! you're awesome! God bless you!

[@ScottMcCullar]

Tried turning the wheel back and forth while trying to turn the key and it didn't work. Watched this video when I was at my last wit in knowing what to do and said what the heck.... I watched this video and out of desperation, got my mallet out and tapped it three times on the key. The key turned and the car started. Amazing. It worked for me just fine. Thank you, Warren.

[@warrenhardy]

I love that you pointed out that "Tried turning the wheel back and forth while trying to turn the key and it didn't work" cause I got the odd post on here saying thats the problem. We all have experience the key being locked cause you turned the car off with the wheels turned and the pressure on the lock is preventing it from turning. and yes we all know that you just have to turn the wheel to remove the pressure and the key will turn. But that is not issue with the vast majority of people that have found their way here. They are here because of a bigger issue. and this hammer trick doesn't fix that issue, but it is a temporary cure. Glad it worked out for you and so many others. Cheers

[@BlackMountainCycles]

10 years later and this video is still helping people. I lucked out having a key with the fob portion broken off so I could hit it with a hammer without fear of crushing the fob. Regardless it worked after 3-4 little taps. Thank you so much.

[@warrenhardy]

No kidding, my son called me while he was away at college at one in the morning with the same problem so I told him what to do. He used a pair steel toe boots.

[@CinnabarSunset]

This saved me from costly repairs just this afternoon. My wife failed to keep the wheels straight when parking and the steering wheel locked. I had to ride my bike to get the key in the ignition using this method. No danger of breaking a key if you don't pretend you're Thor. Think "firm taps."

[@seamuslane3678]

Created a profile the comment - what a hero you are sir, got my motorcycle fuel tap to finally budge! Live long and prosper

[@jrmcdonald793]

Nov. 1/2020 - yeah!!! We're in Vancouver, Canada. 93 yr. old mom has a Shoprider mobility scooter (7 yrs old now). Today, out of nowhere she could put the key in the ignition, but it wouldn't turn. She was sure someone messed with it as it's a day after Halloween. We doubt that part. We doused the ignition with WD40 but ... the key still wouldn't turn, after an hour. So, we tried this fix - gave it one good whack with a hammer and WHALLA the key turned and she'll be able to go shopping tomorrow as she'd planned! Thanks for the GREAT, INEXPENSIVE fix for a low-income senior. It costs $100 service charge just to have a professional place come to look at her scooter to access the work needed, then the cost of repairs on top of that. Try this fix folks!

[@mrneg9]

Came out of the doctors office and the dam key wouldn't turn. Tried everything for 20 minutes. Was just about to call the wife to come pick me up. Saying to myself please key just turn so I can get the car home and fix it. Googled it and came to your video. Didn't have a rubber mallet but did have the boot on my right foot. Hit the key real hard with the sole of the boot and wham the key turns. Thanks for posting this. Saved me some aggravation for sure. 2002 Chrysler sebring.

[@warrenhardy]

Da BOOT for the win! love it

[@jakubbaldessari5453]

YOU'RE A HERO, MAN! Got my Peugeot 107 for three days and locked my wheels. Had to come back from a mall by a cab and the second day i fixed it, following your video! Had to turn the key right to make it work, but I made it! 🙏🙏🙏

[@lanceg6828]

Thank you sir. This has been happening off and on with my 05 Dakota (typical Chrysler). I always just thought it was my steering lock mechanism. I went to the University of KZbin and saw this vid. One solid hit with the ball of my palm and it worked instantly.

[@slicktrack6140]

Yes!! It worked on my 2006 Chevy Trail Blazer. The key got stuck last night, and today I searched to see what I could do to fix it. I found this video, got the rubber hammer and hit the key twice with a solid hit, and the key turned, I'm so happy!! Thank you for posting this.

[@Mamutoi44]

I was stuck at a truck stop for hours with the same issue saw this video and tried it. didnt have a mallet so I used the palm of my hand, worked like a champed. Thank You Internet

[@thecastles1739]

Thank you. I was stuck for an hour....found your video and it worked! Suzuki XL7.

[@bryangaspord7510]

This worked on my 93 Honda Accord just now - thanks!!!

[@MikeMiranda777]

I had this same problem with my Toyota Sienna. I tried for hours to get the key to turn without success. I came across your video on KZbin and gave it a shot. This is a standard flat key, not a chip key or anything. I removed the key from my key ring and tapped the end a few times with a steel tire gauge. I then tried to turn the key and voila!, it turned! I sprayed some WD40 in the key slot and tried turning the ignition off then back on a few times and it worked each time. Amazing! Thanks so much for this tip. Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best.

[@MrHeywatup]

Totally worked. I just used my palm. We were stuck for 30 minutes trying to wiggle and everything you normally do. Couldn't find a video saying anything else. Slapped it with my palm 4 or 5 times and started right up.

[@chrisfleischer]

Thank you so much for your video. It really helped me minutes ago to unlock my car ignition switch after following your guidelines and watching your experience and taking me out of this dilemma. I had the exact same problem and your method worked. YOU’RE THE BEST!!! Thank you again!!!

[@warrenhardy]

Awesome. Thx

[@jakesimone1834]

Just found this video while stranded in my company’s box truck! No AC and in a bad area. Thank you Warren Hardy! I am forever indebted to you and your video!

[@kennypotilechio5313]

I cant believe it worked, our car of 15 years started to do that and you saved us from paying a tow truck! Thanks!

[@jspalding2570]

I was just stuck in a parking lot for 2 hours not able to turn ignition key, was really frustrated and pissed off. I decided to KZbin problem and ran across this video. And so, I hit key, with key in ignition with big channel locks. And It freakin worked the first time. Wow Thank you!

[@warrenhardy]

Awesome. Thanks

[@saveamerica8460]

Thank you for posting this!! I'm literally in the forest and this happened.. didn't have a mallet, but improvised. Thank you so much!

[@dawnnowell4717]

Came across this video when I was desperate to find a quick fix...just tried it and it worked! Thank you so much for posting this! Definitely made my day 100% better being I had already called a locksmith for locking my keys in the jeep this morning!

[@warrenhardy]

Happy Holidays in deed!

[@pahoualo]

My parents car was giving me difficulties. The car key ignition somedays wouldn’t turn. It got stuck and I couldn’t turn it anymore. It’s been two days now and I’ve just been ubering back and forth. My uncle told me to spray some WD-40 into the key hole and let the product sit for a while and try turning the key again. Well it didn’t work. Then I saw your video and thought Id give it a try and what do you know??? IT WORKS, This is a miracle!!!! It turned and now I’m driving the car around again today. I was searching for help on YT, I happen to click on this video and it was the best choice. For a non mechanic like me, Thank you for sharing this video.

[@VirgoGohdess]

Thank you so much, I'm irritated, mad, angry all the above bc I've been stuck for about an hour and now my kids are late to school..but thank God I came across your video..you the real MVP 🙏

[@jeremycosenza980]

Lmao I'm dying bro the struggle is real!

[@simabchaudhry6428]

This was awesome! We tried everything else till we got to this video and it worked!

[@MichaelStuck]

Amazing, this worked on my son's car after I tried over an hour to get the car to start using other KZbin videos. Thank you! Thank you!

[@GabrielaVazquez-gg4ys]

Thank you for sharing with us😭😭😭you just saved me so much time from being outside in the heat. My spouse had just gotten home with a truck full of groceries. I had to put them up then go outside to deal with my truck. I wacked it 3 times and it worked, and parked it.

[@PeachyKeene1031]

Thank you for this, had the same problem yesterday and it worked. Afterwards I bought a quick release keychain so I could eliminate any weight on my key ring. Saved my Christmas 😁

[@warrenhardy]

Good idea

[@lehighvalley3198]

Warren Hardy, you are the man! My daughter's '09 Kia Rio had the same problem. I tried everything to get the key to turn. Then I hit it with a mallet it for about as long as you did and the darn thing worked. It now turns in the cylinder like new. I would not have believed it if I only read about it. The video is much appreciated.

[@edaquino6172]

I had this problem last night at work going home. Have to use Uber to get home. Since we do not have a mallet/hammer at work, I saw 2" x 4" wood and gave it a try. It works!!! Thank you very much!!! :)

[@janellep9384]

I was stuck and all the videos I saw said I needed to replace or repair. Saw this video and hit my m'n f'n key with all my might and with a heart full of hope. It worked!!!! Needed to leave a comment to give my many thanks. ❤

[@JohnJohn-hc1yl]

I love this method. Going to try this on my van.

[@OliverWitherspoon]

Un-be-frickin-lievable! that worked!! Thank you Internet!

[@nonya6012]

I JUST GAVE IT A WACK AND NOW I CAN GO. GOD BLESS YOU.

[@Falesthedrummer]

This Happened to my car just now! Spent 45 minutes trying to fix it then found this video, are used an old portable speaker that I have. Worked the first time! So so so thankful

[@gixxer7501]

greatest tip ever!just saved me a lot of time and money!thank you!

[@CPUGalaxy]

worked perfectly on old Opel Astra! Thanks for this cool hammer solution.

[@carolechapman7825]

Thank you for posting this video. My 02 Durango has been locking up. My mechanic told me until I get it fixed to jiggle up and down. The last time that worked, but not this morning when I had to get 8 loads of laundry to the laundromat!! I used a regular hammer and tapped my key. After 3 tries it worked!! I am keeping that hammer in the car for the next time, until I can save enough to get it fixed.

[@warrenhardy]

nice

[@colleenbird8816]

So thankful for this video!! My key was stuck with the car on and this worked on the second try. We didn't have a rubber mallet so we used a screwdriver that had a plastic handle. Thank you so much - we tried for about 40 minutes to get the car turned off. The neighbor even unhooked the battery and it still stayed on.

[@MrDanoconnor]

Oh Damn it !!! The car won't Start Again.... Honey, Please Pass me that Hammer in the Glove Box . I Love it.

[@olisjohnson4772]

Lmao

[@CCOutdoors]

After this happened I’m keeping a hammer with me all the time

[@jorgefavela5099]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@fireboy5043]

Lmfao

[@brianholt08]

I did this and it worked too! I was afraid to break the key so I used a cloth to cushion the blow and it worked.

[@CVM222VOLT]

I have a mid 2000s Grand Caravan that randomly the key would not turn. May take 5 attempts one time then 100 another of reinserting and twisting before it would turn. Today I could never get it to turn. A few YT videos taught me it is easy and cheap to replace the lock cylinder but it must be turned to near the start position to be removed. Figured I was screwed then came upon this video. At first I had little faith but gave it a try "or should I say WACK as you instructed" It Freaking Worked !!! As long as it works one more time when the ordered replacement cylinder gets here, it will have possibly saved me ether hundreds of dollars and / or many hours to resolve. Sending some $$$ as thanks if your channel accepts patron payments. Thank You Sir

[@bakerbio]

Couldn’t turn the ignition key in my 2006 Explorer yesterday and was late for work (took wife’s car). Watched this video and once I got home, hit the key, and it worked! Thank you!

[@ToddBudreau]

Thank you for posting this. I tried everything (turning the wheel, pressing the brake, putting the key in and out, manipulating the gearshift) and nothing worked. I sprayed some dry lubricant into the ignition (that alone didn't do anything because I tried that first w/o hitting it) and hit the key with a mallet 2x and it started up. 2007 Hyundai Sonata. I'm getting the cylinder replaced next week once the parts show up.

[@warrenhardy]

thats great, temp fix, glad to hear your getting it fixed proper too.

[@marshitup]

wow this freakin works! my 98 toyota camry ignition key cyl would not turn ,tapped the key with a rubber mallet a few times and oiled the key then it worked !!!!!!!!!

[@dumitruhojbota5879]

So yesterday I arrived at un unloading with my truck, stopped on the weighing platform and went to the office to present papers, come back to the truck and the key doesn't fully enter the ignition and I can't start the truck. The company has only one weighing platform and every truck has to be weighed when he gets in and out. So I'm now stuck on the platform and worse, no-one can load or do deliveryes since the platform is now blocked by me, I tried about 40 minutes to start the truck but nothing, I was waiting for the repair service to come and while I was waiting for them and telling other angry truckers that the platform will soon be freed ( not very probable since to replace the thing where you put the key would take a while) so I checked on the internet to see if there is any solution and found this video, needless to say it didn't work :( Just kidding, it worked immediately and I can't thank you enough for saving my ass

[@warrenhardy]

thats an awesome story, hearing this, now you have made my day

[@samueln9530]

DAAAAMMMNNNN IT REALLY WORKED!!!!!! JUST TRIED IT TODAY 06/05/2019 MY 2008 SONATA WOULDN'T TURN I WAS ALREADY ACCEPTING THE IDEA OF PAYING $200+ TO FIX IT SAW THIS VIDEO I THOUGHT "WHY NOT?" AND THIS ACTUALLY WORKED!!! THANK YOU MAN BIG THUMBS UP

[@rndm-r1dr905]

dude me and my friend have been battling this problem in his 03 sonota and they do not sell ignition lock cylinders for that car so maybe we will try this tomarrow

[@DjAiirKali]

OMG I tried it and it worked!! Worked on my lincoln wipers all day wouldnt work troubleshooting in the rain..to no avail..decided to stress out on the mustang again.that had sat for 3 months..but this time check you tube..saw this video and hating Fords I grabbed my mallett and OMG IT WORKED!! Thanks!!!!! TOday I am the SHit!!! Thanks to you:) and never even broke a nail! lol !

[@warrenhardy]

lol "F"ix "O"r "R"epair "D"aily

[@lysaferdin998]

It would worke great!!!!!

[@crystalwilliams4190]

Teresa Lawrence dann you bad.

[@knuckledragger1404]

Teresa Lawrencearent you a slow one

[@ChrisMichaelsChicago]

@@warrenhardy Also "F"ound "O"n "R"oad "D"ead! LOL What does Motorcraft stand for? "My Old Tub Of Rust Couldn't Race A Fuckin' Thing..... He he he he

[@alyssah67]

This worked for me in my 08 Ford Expedition! Thank you so much!!

[@nicolebrightwell3638]

Thank you so much for this video, I have been sitting I the Safeway parking lot for over an hour with my key that was stuck and would not start my truck. I watched your video and hit the key with the palm of my hand didn't have a hammer and wallah it worked! So stoked and greatful. Just thought I'd let you knowH

[@amarianmata]

Hit It with a rock and it work on my 1999 Honda Civic 😭😭 I’m so shook. I watched like 20 other videos and they were useless haha you’re awesome my dude.

[@KarmaTiger]

when I had the same problem it turned out to be shavings from the key being put in and taken out, over time, building up and sitting in there, gumming up the lock. Striking it would make the metal shavings loosen but if that's the case here your lock will jam again once they resettle in a few weeks. I just put paper towel on the carpet below then sprayed a generous amount of lock lubricant in to flush it out, then a blast of air from a keyboard cleaner compressed air can. It cleaned it out without taking anything apart or hitting anything with mallets.

[@ebreannamills8576]

What type of lock lubricant did you use by chance?!

[@KarmaTiger]

I think I used lock de-icer, but any spray lubricant with the straw type nozzle will do - WD-40 would work fine. Remember to blast it out with an air can after.

[@crispybacon7937]

The issue isn't lubrication nor is it metal shavings. The issue is a worn out key. Just like breaks, if you let those wear out too long, you end up damaging your rotors. With a key, if you let it wear down too much, you can wear out your ignition. There is a bar inside the ignition cylinder that is most likely not fully retracting and not allowing the cylinder to rotate. A "new" key, (not a shiny copy of a worn key) will allign the parts in the lock correctly to allow cylinder rotation. However, a worn key that has been ignorred or hit with hammners may be damaged where even a new key can't fix it. When this happens, its time to replace the cylinder. Contact your local locksmith if you experience this problem.

[@KarmaTiger]

yeah nevermind I had this same problem and metal shavings were the issue, jamming the cylinders, and once cleaned out it solved the problem. Nope, it can't possibly be that thing that happened. BTW brakes are b-r-a-k-e-s, not b-r-e-a-k-s.

[@crispybacon7937]

Autocorrect doesn't always choose the correct word. Also, I make a good living helping people fix problems just like this. There may be metal shavings in your ignition jamming up your lock, but the reason the shavings got in there is because something is worn, either the key or the tumblers in the lock. Producing metal shavings is not a natural function of using a lock. Speaking of brakes, if your brakes were sparking every time you applied pressure on them, you wouldn't say it's a normal function of brakes and to just spray WD40 on them, would you? Hammering a cylinder is absolutely acceptable method of solving the immediate problem of getting your car to start, but that doesn't mean there isn't a problem.

[@AnonMedic]

I love you... I was about to break my key in my ignition. Been at a gas station for half hour lol. Time to fork out 50 bucks and buy a new ignition

[@jamiegilbert1098]

Hi everyone...Warren I couldn't believe that you were basically talking about the same way my key was reacting ,it felt like the key wasn't going in enough...broke down yesterday and for love nor money I couldn't get the key to turn ,had breakdown come out and he still couldn't do anything. So I tried this ,and you guessed it...it works..had to use a hammer ,didn't want to but that is all I had ,hit it about 4 times and hayprestow ...still can feel that there is still something catching slightly but who cares...Thank you once again Warren..

[@at5545]

It worked on our 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 and saved us a tow, thank you very much for posting this video.

[@stypkata85]

The hummer repairs everything! If hummer can'r repair it get a bigger hummer :)

[@HectorMartinez-zq7ng]

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[@brendagray9296]

Stypkata 😂😂😂😂

[@iersejounge]

@@brendagray9296 lmfao fuck, so obvious

[@Lea5387]

Thanks a lot for this video!! I recently ran into the same problem and I came across your video. It definitely helped me. Thanks!! :)

[@ttomaso4055]

Indeed, I saw suggestions for this but your video shows that it works! I jammed, rammed, wiggled jiggled pushed pulled, did a Fonzie smack, turned and adjusted the steering wheel, jiggled the shifter etc nada... the rubber mallet on the straight in pound on the second time started right up. YEAH and YAY! Thanks that worked!

[@LoneRager90]

Been stranded all Albertsons since 11:30a it is now 7:51 pm. I watched your video and it worked instantly. God's sent your here dude. Love from Cali 🌴

[@rachellemarie9291]

ahhh thank you for this!! my POS chrysler 300M had this same problem I even had to have it towed home from work last night but watched this & started beating the $#!T out of the key & it works. thanks!

[@user-uq4cw4ws7u]

هههه

[@ignace4044]

I worked for me 6 months ago. Didn't have a hamer, so I used my shoe. It happened again yesterday...and same trick.😘

[@rogerd4559]

learn from that and replace the cylinder

[@sinnerr40]

This happened to me this morning. Went to move the truck so I can take the trash to the curve for disposal..... I was like.... Well.... maybe I haven't woken up yet, so I tried again nothing. Maybe the steering wheel was locked.... nope nothing, so I said forget it. Picked up the trash can which is very heavy push it over the truck slid it down on the side of the truck and rolled it to the Curve!!!! Saw this video.... could find a doggone hammer for the life of me.... so I had a old door knob that I removed from one of my doors in my home.... Hit it twice and it turned... You are amazing. You are now my internet God. Thank you😇

[@BrooklynAvenue]

YOU RULE EARTH! Thank you, this actually worked!

[@iconicamericano1131]

Everyone BEFORE doing this try pressing your foot on the break, turn your steering wheel to the left a little and hold the steering wheel in that position as you gently jiggle your key back and forth while also pushing the key inward. If that doesn't work than I'd try this as a last resort.

[@JP-ct1er]

Hell yeah buddy thanks

[@lokelit7760]

Thank you

[@juxtaposition7904]

Yeah I had a Nissan Altima that would do that off and on and it would unlock in the way you describe. Definitely try that first. Hitting anything on your car-especially anything with electronic components-with a rubber mallet should always be avoided if possible. 😄

[@jomskie4343]

Thank you, it works!

[@emilionavarro6009]

I know this is a 9 YEAR OLD VIDEO but THIS JUST SAVED ME accidentally put my truck key in my Volvo (was in my pocket ) and then after it wouldn’t turn realized was wrong key then Volvo key wouldn’t work anymore after totally taking the ignition apart I seen this video and BOOM IT WORKED

[@warrenhardy]

9 years. Geeez you making me feel old. lol

[@amaranth11]

I was skeptical to say the least but with nothing else to do I gave it a try. It worked ! Had to get it to turn so I could align the pin to pull the old one out and was getting ready to drill it. Very surprised and grateful.

[@haleiwahi27]

You should try using a silicone degreaser first something like a Rust buster WD-40 type that can lubricate the cylinder first. You might have a safer more permanent results

[@ChrisMichaelsChicago]

My thoughts exactly at 1st, I tried some PB Blaster then coated my key w blaster and dusted the key with dry graphite powder. No dice. Key seemed to go in on a slight upwards angle. Hmm I'll give this method a shot. I just need to turn it once to get the Cylinder pin exposed to remove it and put a new one in.....

[@sarahwray6929]

So, I didn't use the hammer but I used what I had which was a can of fix a flat. I. Hit it a couple times and it worked. Hope I don't have to worry bout it anymore. Thanks

[@meaganpittman9733]

So you know, I was stuck in a gas station parking lot with my dog in 100 degree heat for like, half an hour and by the end of this video, I was driving home. Thanks for the video!

[@marcosdasilva4700]

Works for me ,after 3 days truck Parked in garage ,One little tap and working now. Thanks a lot.

[@darlarobinson8626]

It worked 🙌🏾 I used a hammer and gently tapped on it.. This is a first time experience for me and I looked online and ran across this video and it definitely worked for me but just for safe keeps I'll more than likely keep a hammer or a high heel in the car with me🤦🏾‍♀️ LBVS!! I'm glad I was already at home when this happened!! Definitely will be getting this fixed tho!!

[@jackimareena7]

Omg I think I love you! Thank you so much, fixed in 30 second

[@RyanRichmondtherhino]

gotta love a girl that carries a rubber mallet LOL

[@juantapia5641]

Jacki Velez it's actually easier if you hold the key like if your turning it to the on position and with a screwdriver that has a rubber handle you can use that. what it does it mmhelps release any debri that may be in their or a stuck wafer that sometimes it may jam due to the fact of dirt and not enough grease inside the cylinder. I use to buy some cans from ace when I was a locksmith they like 1.50 power lube, that makes wonders on all locks. If you spray a little bit just use the key to turn it once or twice and you should see some dirt or carbon on the tip of the key.

[@jayearls4172]

Jacki Velez

[@floridagulfphotography6482]

Do not mess with a girl with a mallet, give her the respect that she deserves!

[@Swain0088]

marry him

[@timzahradnik933]

I am very mechanical but no patience today for this. My fist slamming the key into the ignition actually worked!! Thanks guy!!!

[@asromasportiva]

people who brake his key you have to do it gentle. it works for me thank you! Warren you are the best

I didn't have a rubber hammer so I just kick it in lol and it worked lmao

[@Xerkies]

astro_viking 7734 You kicked it? How?

[@rubillion5068]

astro_viking 7734 I did the same thing lol

[@jeremycosenza980]

astro_viking 7734 lmao

[@MR-jd1yo]

i used a hockey puck

[@artalk6457]

just used a stapler lol

[@SD-tj5dh]

Jeep. You know you've brought American when you need a hammer with you to start it.

[@mikeshobbiesandrandomstuff]

Scott Dann it's funny how people blame americans when it is all made in china........

[@SD-tj5dh]

Point still stands. Giving the work to the lowest bidder to maximise profit regardless of the workmanship.

[@jasonlangmead8418]

Or a screwdriver...lol .

[@sarahendrix3132]

Not necessarily lol. The 1st gen Honda pilots have this issue. I'm debating on taking a mallet to mine (temp fix as that cannot be good for too long without other components breaking down due to the damage from the hit.) Since they all work together in this lock, cant destroy one part of it with a mallet without having something else be affected usually. Will probably just go for a more permanent fix by either replacing the mechanism myself DIY or calling a locksmith.

[@benewell4162]

Some people work hard to be a fucking asshole, but you come by it so easily.

[@bbowman4]

Dude, I thought this was bullsh%t, but it actually worked in my 01 Honda. Thanks so much man, saved me a bunch of money.

[@emilyrodriguez8086]

I was looking through the comments about how funny it is that it worked and so I gave it a try and me and my brother yelled from excitement from how well it works ! THANKS !!