ignition wont engage

Asked by Lynn Apr 27, 2021 at 06:09 AM about the 2007 Mazda MAZDA6

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I recently bought a used Mazda 6.  In the last two
weeks I have had several instances where I put the
key in to start the car and the ignition won't unlock
to turn the key.  When I get out and lock and unlock
the car several times it will finally unlock and start. 
I worry that eventually it will cease to turn over at
all.  I know that it is not normal for this to happen. 
What I don't know is what is causing it.  Is it
something to do with the key fob or anti theft
system?  I have no trouble activating the key fob so
it's not an issue with the key fob battery being low
or dead. 

3 Answers

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It sounds like the key or the key ignition switch is worn out. Try a spare key, if u have one. If not, replace key ignition switch.

Makes sense but if I use the key fob and lock and unlock the door a few times it will finally engage. Led me to think it might be something to do with the anti theft system

Got it started this morning after a few lock unlock tries. Left work it started up fine. Went out to go bv run an errand the key would not turn over. Happened to remember a car I had once where I had to move the steering wheel at times to get key to turn. Tried it and it turned over to start. Researching some sites say it's normal to have to do so from time to time as when you park the wheels will sometimes activate the anti theft system Some say it's not normal to have to. Is it normal or significant of a bigger problem?

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