Ignition switch will not turn. as if its locked
Sounds like the steering wheel was turned sharply one way or the other when you turned off the key...turn the wheel in the oppisite direction while turning key to take tension off the steering wheel lock
try squirting a little WD-40 into the lock cylinder and on the key itself....that should loosen the tumblers at first...later you can use some powdered graphite or white lithium grease in it as WD-40 will only last a short time
When that happens on a Saturn it's most definitely your ignition switch. No problem, just a pain. Underneath the steering wheel you will see a square plastic cut out, pull off that square section. Will need same color of your interior. Stick your thumb up there and you'll feel a section of metal you can move. That will unlock your key
I just leave that little door off a the time.
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IGNITION KEY WILL NOT RELEASE
It
can be faulty ignition lock cylinder. I suggest to wiggle the steering wheel
a bit and see if the key gets released out. If that is not helping
then first turn steering wheel to right and try removing the key, or next turn
steering wheel to left and see if you can remove the key.
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Spray
wd-40 in the ignition key hole and let it remain there for few minutes, after
that once again try to remove the key and see if that helps.
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But
if that is not helping then ignition lock cylinder has to be removed out and
key has to be manually removed.
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For
more troubleshooting on these types of issues, I suggest you to refer the help
links mentioned below. Its the accurate solutions mentioned in it. That will
help you to narrow the problem: -----
Click
the link below: ------
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1999 Toyota
Camry: Key Will Not Come Out Of Ignition?
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1999-toyota-camry-key-will-not-come-out.html
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2001 Toyota Tacoma:
Ignition Locked?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/2001-toyota-tacoma-ignition-locked.html
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Ignition Switch Will Not Turn Off?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/ignition-switch-will-not-turn-off.html
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Car will not turn the ignition to start?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/car-will-not-turn-ignition-to-start.html
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Ignition Key OFF but engine still running?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/03/ignition-key-off-but-engine-still.html
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Chevrolet Malibu:
Key Stuck in ON position?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/chevrolet-malibukey-stuck-in-on.html
2012 Dodge Ram: Ignition Key will not release?
http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/2012-dodge-ram-ignition-key-will-not.html
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Ignition locked up on Mercury Villager?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/01/ignition-locked-up-on-mercury-villager.html
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Key won't turn in the ignition on Toyota
land cruiser?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/key-wont-turn-in-ignition-on-toyota.html
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How to remove ignition switch on VW Car models?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-remove-ignition-switch-on-vw-car.html
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How to Replace Ignition Switch on Chevrolet Caprice Classic?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-replace-ignition-switch-on.html
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1995 Ford Taurus: Ignition switch not turning OFF?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/06/1995-ford-taurus-ignition-switch-not.html
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Ignition Problem Troubleshooting
http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/ignition-problem-troubleshooting.html
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These
will help.
Thanks.
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/key-wont-turn-in-ignition-on-toyota.html
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How to remove ignition switch on VW Car models?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-remove-ignition-switch-on-vw-car.html
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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-replace-ignition-switch-on.html
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what had happened was the key got stuck in the acc position and the car had no power. i couldnt turn it back nor take the key out, so i had to jiggle the key out of the ignition to get to the trunk for the battery. when i replaced the battery i put the key back in ignition and had to to turn it back from acc to off position. now the key will not turn at all.
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