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ford focus 2003 and ignition lock cylinder?

ok key won't turn in ignitioni know about the ignition lock cylinder problemmy question is if i buy an ignition lock cylinderfrom an auto parts store with or without additional keys and change it out will i be able to start the car? Or will I have to got dealer?

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I would take those with no light down and check for power with a meter by disconnecting them at the wire nuts. They are wired in series so it should be a loose wire at a wire nut somewhere, even if it isn't one of those two. Also, Smoke detectors last generally up to 10 years and should then be replaced. Most have an expiration date on the back of them. If you have one or more going off for no reason, it or they need to be replaced. If they are only chirping, with new batteries installed, then the batteries are bad.
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Of course, the best solution is to replace the valve. Valves are either soldered on or attached to the pipe with compression fittings. If the pipe is copper and you see a silver band of metal between the pipe and the valve, that's probably solder. In this case, it would be best to let a plumber replace the valve. Otherwise, if your valve is attached with a compression fitting, you can get a new valve at your local home improvement store in the plumbing section. I recommend getting a 1/4 turn, steel ball valve. These are very simple and reliable valves. When you remove the old valve, be sure to also remove the compression washer and shoulder nut as well. You'll want to use the new ones that come with your valve. I also recommend using Teflon tape to wrap the threads of your new valve, at least two times in the direction of nut tightening. This will reduce the chance of leakage through the threads. Tighten the compression washer between the valve and the shoulder nut snugly. Make sure the valve is off. Turn the water on and check for leaks. If you see periodic drips, tighten the shoulder nut until the dripping stops. The other cheap and dirty alternative is to get a cap for your existing valve. These are also available in the plumbing section of your home improvement store. They run about $2-3, I believe, and are threaded onto the faucet where your hose attaches. That will keep your leaking valve from dripping all over the place.

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