A few years ago I was driving and heard something drop. When I parked i was surprised to discover my keys had fallen out and I had to put the key back in to turn off my engine.
Off and on throughout the years I would have to turn the key multiple times to start my car. I would wiggle my shifter, turn my wheel, etc. and sooner or later, it seemed like the key would hit just right, and my car would start.
A year ago, I took my key to a locksmith and had a new one made. He said my worn out key was the most toothless key he had ever seen. I had my old key still on my ring, and used it to pry something so now it is visibly bent.
Long story short the situation is getting worse, as far as frequency and number of tries it takes to get the key to hit just right. And yes switching to the bent worn out key is sometimes the "solution"
So is my ignition like too loose or is it something else. I do hear a click sometimes when I try the key and nothing happens, and I saw a post about solenoid click.
I left my car at work yesterday because it was the worst ever, and I just gave up. Hubby cleaned my battery terminal off this AM and did get it to start, but I don't think that is the reason for they key needing multiple tries
Oh, yeah 110,000 miles
Thanks for any gear head opinions in advance