Key will not turn in ignition

2004 NISSAN ALTIMA
129,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BILLY BLONCO
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My key will not turn when put it in the ignition wheel is locked. i tried to pull wheel in direction there is slight movement and jiggle key or try and turn key it still wont budge. i tried pitting a little wd40 on key to loosen up tumbler no avail. can i remove the tumbler and replace that without replacing the whole ignition switch cylinder piece?
Please help!
Nov 17, 2019 at 2:49 PM
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KASEKENNY
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The ignition switch is replaced as an assembly. I am sure there is a way you can replace the tumblers but it does not have a procedure for doing it.

If it has failed then I would just replace it because it is probably easier. However, once you get it out, you may find what the issue is and are able to repair it.
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Nov 18, 2019 at 4:19 PM