Ignition is locked up and am unable to start van. Key looks fine. Any ideas?

From what you described. It sounds like the battery is dead. Please tell me that you checked the battery already. And anything else that you have check would help. We need more clues.

Start with the simple and check the fuse to the ECM. It may have blown and the crank shaft sensor wire harness which is located on the passenger side of the harmonic balance. The other thing also would be a problem with the passlock system if the van is equipped with one. Try turning the ignition key to the on position for 10 min then try starting the engine. Good luck and hope this helps.

Good news. After letting the van sit for a few hours, when I went to get in it again, I opened the van with the key (ie. not the remote fob) and there was no beeping. I don't know if checking all the fuses (I fulled and checked each one), or disconnecting the battery, using the key, or just letting it sit did the trick, but it is now fixed.

Try putting a little oil from the dip stick on a key, then try it. Or spray some WD-40 into the lock.

It sound to me like the ignition switch has gone out. if you cant afford a new one, try a pick a part auto salvage yard. might just make your day

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

Also check all of your grounds, a little corrosion caused the same problem on mine. Just had to find the right ground. Mine was on front under pass headlight causing mine. Good Luck

i have just bought a v reg vauxhall movano when i put the key in the ignition the immobiliser light goes out but the engine wont start any ideas

hold the central locking button down on the centre consul inside the van for more than 5 seconds the doors should lock Then unlock,then press the key fob within ten seconds the doors will lock and unlock again this will re- program the key code

good luck jk

Your problem is caused by the little pins that the key moves to unlock the cylinder, they are sticking, go to a parts store and buy some graphite lock lubricant, if that does not help you will have to replace the lock cylinder before it jams and strands you somewhere.