Ignition stuck in my hurrry to get in the house and use the bathroom i think i snatched the keys out of the ignition really fast.when i returned to get back in the van my keys went in but they would not turn in the ignition. i tried to use the spare key that also went in but did not turn the ignition. my steering wheel is unlocked but the ignition is stuck. Help what should i do?

Key in ignition or the spring in the ignition cylinder that activates chime for "key in ignition and door open" is stuck. Fast chime is lights and slow chime is key in ignition while door open

could be the switch in the shifter, also think there is a actuator on the column that the switch controls,if you look under the ignition on the plastic housing you will see a little round pop out that has a brass button you can push to get the key to go back.

Ignition - Key Stuck In Ignition Switch/Won't Turn Bulletin No.: 06-02-35-005 Date: February 28, 2006 TECHNICAL Subject: Key Stuck in Ignition, Key Will Not Return to Off Position, Shifter Button Won't Release in Park Position (Adjust Shifter Detent Finger) Models: 2002-2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Condition Customers may comment on any of the following conditions: - The key is stuck in the ignition cylinder. - They cannot return the key to the off position to remove the key. - The shifter button won't release in the park position. Cause This condition may be caused by the detent finger shifting over time. This may result in mis-alignment and binding of the shift rod on the shift position guide.
WHERE YOUR SHIFTER IS YOU WILL HAVE TO TAKE IT APART ..MAYBE THE RUBBER BOOT IS IT THE WAY,OR THE SHIFT LOCK SELINOID WHENT BAD

Nope the tumblers in the ignition cylender are worn and bent causing the key to be stuck. Ask any locksmith and they will agree
replace it with new lock cylinder

You really need a locksmith to sort this out.It is tricky to remove the lock unless you know exactly where to drill.

Two causes for this:
(1) steering wheel needs to be turned, then try key again.
(2) faulty ignition switch in need of replacement (including a new set of keys).
When starting a car, the ignition is locked if the wheel has been rotated, which is an anti-theft
feature: the car thinks its being stolen when the wheel is turned while there's no key in the ignition.
To fix: turn the wheel back and forth, returning it (one way or another) to the original position
when the car was turned off, and unlocking the ignition, allowing you to start your car.

It needs a new lock assembly. Or you can do as all the car thieves do and buy a slide hammer and pull your lock out and start it with a screwdriver

i would think the switch has not returned to its complete off position.make sure the shifter is totally in park, turn the switch back to on and move the shifter around and place it back in park.

All I can think of is either (1) the switch is not fully returning to the full off position for a number of reasons, or (2) the tumblers in ignition switch is beginning to breakdown. You can change the switch whereby getting a new (different key). But somethings should not be dealt with on our own. In this case you should let a qualified automobile locksmith handle this. Let me know of your decision.

If I understand, the key will not rotate to all of the normal positions? If this is true, then I would guess that the trani didn't fully return to the park position please verify, You can check the ignition switch(the one that is half way down the steering column) for defects. Is there any binding, does the rotate freely? Thank you; good luck.