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    O2 LX ignition key won't turn past at ACC position.

    Update on the problem... It was the selector cable. It was worn where it connects to the Selector. The selector was in Park, but because of the wear, the interlock was not fully engaged hence not letting the key be removed. The key and the ignition lock were fine. It cost about $140 to fix. I...
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    O2 LX ignition key won't turn past at ACC position.

    Concept. Thanks for finding these suggestions. After dismantling the ignition and the key turning in the lock when it was out of the barrel, I thought it had to something else. I'll have to garage the car till I can find time to go to a mechanic who will be able to fix it.
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    O2 LX ignition key won't turn past at ACC position.

    Update: Went to the internet and found out how to pull out an ignition lock cylinder. Pulled mine out and lo and behold the key now turns to LOCK and comes out!! ( (while it is out of the lock barrel). I put it back in and surprise surprise, it will not turn from ACC To LOCK. Will replacing the...
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    O2 LX ignition key won't turn past at ACC position.

    I've tried everything suggested and the key will not turn from ACC to LOCK. It turns from ACC to ON and START and will start:will go back from ON to ACC but then stops and will not turn to LOCK. It looks like an expensive trip to the Mazda dealer looms!!!
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    O2 LX ignition key won't turn past at ACC position.

    Any ideas on how to get the key out? Local Mazda dealer quoted me close to $500 to replace the lock!!!
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    O2 LX ignition key won't turn past at ACC position.

    Today I put my 02 Protege LX ( with 93k miles) into Park, switched it off the ignition and the key stopped turning at the ACC position and would not turn to the LOCK position so I could take the key out. It turns back and starts up and turns off, but will not go past ACC. I drove the car home...
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