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Anonymous Posted on Aug 13, 2012

Key wont turn to start car

Ignition key wont turn

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I know tis may sound a little bad but have you tried to turn the wheel while you turn the key. Sometimes the wheel gets locked up when turned to far after the key is removed.

  • Anonymous Aug 13, 2012

    i tried that, tapping it with a hammer, lubricating, and a new key.

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  • Posted on Dec 23, 2009

SOURCE: key can not turn ignition to start car

its common for the ignition lock cylinder or the ignition cylinder housing to fail on 2000-2001 L series saturns. Try using another key to see if that helps.

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