Go buy a tube of graphite based lock lube. The WD-40 did a great job of
cleaning out the gunk, but it also cleaned out any lubricant (WD-40 is a
short lifetime lube).

Steve

> wrote in message
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> I've been having a problem with my VUE ignition switch. I sometimes
> cannot turn the key or it will only turn part way. When I turn the
> ignition off it is sometimes difficult to remove the key. A local
> dealer suggested WD40. This worked for a while but the problem
> quickly returned. I tried the spare key with the same results. He
> claimed that this was a common problem with the 07 Vue.
>
> Does anyone have a solution or is replacing the ignition switch key
> assembly the only fix? If so, is this an expensive repair?
>
> Howard
>
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