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Trouble putting in the key?

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by Rachey467, Sep 12, 2012.

  1. Rachey467

    Rachey467 New Member

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    Hey guys,

    I recently bought my new Prius C a few days ago and so far LOVE it! The only problem I am having is I am having trouble sticking my key in the ignition. It has to go straight in for it to go in. Anyone else having this problem? Maybe its something I need to get used to? I'm just wondering if this is worth me taking it back to the dealership for them to look at.

    Thanks for your input!
     
    #1 Rachey467, Sep 12, 2012
  2. ufourya

    ufourya We the People

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    Same thing here at first. A bit of graphite powder, and just sticking the key in and out a few times solved the problem. It's just new metal with sharp edges against new metal - no big deal. After time it goes in slick as......
     
    #2 ufourya, Sep 12, 2012
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  3. Ryephile

    Ryephile The Technophile

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    +1 ufourya's comments. It'll get easier to insert over time as it self-deburrs. Mine has gotten noticeably easier to insert in the past couple weeks, whereas when new it did hang up a bit and needed a jiggle.
     
    #3 Ryephile, Sep 12, 2012
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    Just throwing in my agreement with the above. Worried me at first too, but it's fine now.
     
    #4 Ashley7, Sep 12, 2012
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    Add me to the list above. My husband drives the car much less often than I do, and for the first couple of days it seemed like he could NEVER get the key in the ignition. A month later, I would have totally forgotten the issue had I not seen this thread.
     
    #5 RocMills, Sep 12, 2012
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    I had actually forgotten I had problems with the key at first as well. A few dozen drives (and many figuring out the stereo moments) later it is just fine.
     
    #6 photogrl13, Sep 12, 2012
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