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I can't turn the ignition key at all. I tried wiggling the steering wheel and still nothing. The wheels were straight when I parked and nothing was wrong. Everything is locked.

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    is it a automatic or standard

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If the steering wheel for sure is not locked then it sounds like your ignition lock cylinder is seized up-you will have to replace it

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