Ignition switch key, (solved)

[Indrid cold]

Problem is solved and it was a good lesson on my 84 Hatch.

 

Ignition key was tough too turn...suspect was bad ignition switch as no real obvious problems other then the key seemed a bit worn down.

 

Went too dealer to get new key cut.

Subaru Dealer said even with vin # they don't have records for the older Roo's to cut a "Code cut key" and to go to a lock-smith.

 

Called lock smith... He said to bring in Passengers side door lock, he will get the numbers from lock and use lock to cut a perfect, "code cut key" to test that in the ignition.

 

If key fails too function, then look at the ignition switch internals to have failed.

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The leason learned of course that even with a new key cut from the old-key sometimes may not make a difference, and unless there are obvious sign of failure in the barrel an old worn key can mimic a bad ignition switch. It is best too start with a "Code cut key" derived from a lock on the car, then venture into the more expensive options of ignition switch replacement.

 

My 2 cents.

[nipper]

Thats why you dont copy off an old key. The peaks are worn off the old key, and without those the tumblers wont work.

 

nipper