My son has a 2005 Pontiac Sunfire and the car runs fine the only thing keeping my son from driving his car is that when he puts key in the ignition switch. The key does not turn and can not shift to move car. Ive tried lubricant, moving steering wheel both ways while trying to turn key, tapping it, and jiggling and nothing. What am i missing to fix this problem. Open to suggestions thank you.

Marvin

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• Posted on Aug 22, 2008

SOURCE: key stuck in ignition

There a several recalls that deal with this problem, it seems that due to a defective part in the ignition interlock system at times the key not be removed from the ignition, it appears the issue is corrected by installing a new lock cylinder, to read the full text of recalls on this issue go to link listed below.



http://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Accord/2000/investigations.shtmle

SOURCE: 1997 pontiac sunfire key wont turn in ignition

You will have to have the ignition cylinder replaced in the car. The only thing that keeps that ignition from turning is a little tang on the sdie of it. The only way that tang moves is by the tumblers inside the cylinder moving it. They will have a hard time replacing it too as they can't remove the cylinder from the bore until it is in the "run" position. Obviously there are ways to get them out but it usually involves using half the tools of a good tech's toolbox. if it is towed the towtruck driver will have to use dolly wheels or remove the shifter cable at the transmission to get it to move as it will be stuck in park- unless is a standard shift.
I am sorry for the bad news. Get a second opinion from somebody that can put their hands on it , but it sounds like you have a tried all or most of the tricks.
Good luck...........Scott

SOURCE: Key win't turn ignition switch in 2008 Chevy HHR

replace the floor shifter. there is a switch on the shifter that allows the key to move. gm has had alot of problems with these shifters.

SOURCE: 2004 Volvo XC90. Ignition key will sometimes not

spray ignition with graphite

SOURCE: When I put the key into the ignition and try to

Firmly grab the steering wheel ,left hand on the 2,o'clock position,and with your right,at the 8,o'clock position and turn it until you feel the wheel move ,let go of the 8 ,oclockand try the key ,,,,,this may take a couple of try's.
Good luck