Ignition key wont turn

Try turning the key while jerking the wheel left and right and depressing the brake pedal. If that won't work try another key.

Hi Shanae, I hope this will help you out. Try moving, pull the steering wheel left or right like you are steering it. Do this while trying to turn the key. It won't move much but It may move enough to take the pressure off the steering lock and free the key to turn for you. This is fairly common issue when parked on a hill or uneven ground.

Try jacking up the front wheels off the ground & then turn steering wheel back & forth while turning ignition key.

your steering wheel lock is connected to ignition in column, pull hard on steering wheel in direction wheels are turned at the same time turn key, this should free them both up.

did you park with the wheel turned? You may have to turn against the ignition lock with one hand while you try the ignition wioth the other.

Normally you need to step down on the brake pedal to release the key and shifter.

had the same problem with a 99 dodge van. tow truck driver put the key into the ignition and tapped it a couple of times while turning the key to freed it up and start the engine. works as long as you leave the key in the ignition so i use a second key to lock/unlock the van. hope this works for you. gary

ignition cyliunder needs replacement. Available at most auto parts stores.

is it parked in a steep hill, if so,try to releave some pressure off it,and try to shift it,if not,block wheels so van wont move,inspect shift linkage,if ok,undo linkage from tranny,try shifter invan if it moves ok,if not,inspectshifter and linkange,if its ok,try moving shifter arm at tranny,be careful!if it doesnt move, youll have to take oil pan off tranny and inspect park gear lock.

Push shifter hard into park, and try hard to move steering wheel slightly one way, then other while try to turn key. If that fails,have someone rock van forward & back while you try the same thing, with steering wheel.