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Ignition Key Wont Turn - Please Help!!

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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 08:31 AM
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Ignition Key Wont Turn - Please Help!!

I put the key in, it goes in all the way but will not turn?!?! I tried my spare key - nothing. The steering wheel is not locked. I have no idea what to do...
Please help!

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-Erik
Old Jan 17, 2003 | 10:47 AM
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But hav eyou tried turning the steering wheel while turning the key. That usually does the trick for me.
Old Jan 17, 2003 | 11:44 AM
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if you turn the wheel after you turn off the car and take the key out it locks the ignition. just jiggle the steering wheel and you will be able to turn. its happened to me before. Ramius83 is right.
Old Jan 17, 2003 | 12:05 PM
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Re: Ignition Key Wont Turn - Please Help!!

Originally posted by Chuvak
I put the key in, it goes in all the way but will not turn?!?! I tried my spare key - nothing. The steering wheel is not locked. I have no idea what to do...
Please help!

Thanks,
-Erik
Is the car auto? Is it set in Park?
Old Jan 17, 2003 | 11:37 PM
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The car is an auto, we tried putting it in N, P still nothing. Also did the steeringwheel movements...
Had the car towed to the dealer. I am way past warranty, so we'll see what they say.
Old Jan 18, 2003 | 12:57 PM
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Originally posted by Chuvak
The car is an auto, we tried putting it in N, P still nothing. Also did the steeringwheel movements...
Had the car towed to the dealer. I am way past warranty, so we'll see what they say.
how hard did u turn the sterring wheel, cuz when mine gets lock it take alot of force to turn it back and turn on the car
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