My car wont start, it feels as if the key is not catching on anything, its not the battery, so Im thinking its the ignition switch, but Im not sure how to relace or even where it is help! Thank you! Melinda

Sounds like the ignition switch is worn out(or the linkage from the lock cylinder to the switch has come loose or something like that)

The ignition switch has gone bad

the actuator inside the sterring column that the lock cylinder turns is boken, this is a very complex job and is not for the home tech without a factory service manual.

You cables going from the solenoid to the starter may be bad, or your starter is just shot. Not to sure without actually being there.

FIRST MAKE SURE BATTERY VOLTAGE IS AVAILABLE.BATTERY SHOULD BE 12.5 VOLTS.IF NOT BATTERY DEAD.IF BATTERY VOLTAGE OKAY.BATTERY CABLES CLEAN AND ON TIGHT .CHECK IGNITION SWITCH FUSE IF OKAY.IGNITION SWITCH IS BAD.

Sounds like you need to have a new ignition switch installed. Copy & paste this link into your browzer: http://www.autozone.com/autozone/catalog/parts/partsShelf.jsp?displayName=Ignition+Switch&currentPage=1&categoryDisplayName=&navValue=16200189&itemId=189-0&parentId=62-0

If the theft light is on try to start then leave key on until light goes approx 10min. If this works it needs an ignition lock cylinder.

The lock the ignition key fits in is not the actual start switch. The actual switch is located on the steering column under the dash and is actuated by a metal rod that is pushed when you turn the key. as you turn the key see if you can feel anything moving on the steering column under the dash and then follow it to the switch and see if it is actually activating the start switch.

MY guess would be that it's the starter, with an automatic transmission, if the car is not in park or neutral, the car wont even attempt to start, so the clicking sound you say you hear rules that out. Now, im not an "expert" or anything just a guy with some general knowlege, so before you do anything i would recommend having it looked at, but if you feel confident enough, the starter is where i would begin, hope this helps, and good luck.

you need to replace the ignition switch- most cars run around $25. they are fairly simple to replace.
remove the shroud that covers the steering wheel, turn the key to ACC, using a small flat head screwdriver, press the release button- usually located on the top right side, the switch should pull out with no problem. make sure the new switch is turned to ACC, and slide it in the slot, make sure the new switch works before you reassemble everything.