Ignition is stuck in the ON position,put key in and it wont turn off or start engine

SOURCE: unable to turn the key in the ignition (locked)

Try wiggling steering wheel very hard back and forth while trying to turn ignition on it may be jammed and needs turned back and forth to break it loose

SOURCE: key stuck in ignition

change the key cyclinder thats where the problem is.

SOURCE: Key stuck in ignition of 1976 chevy corvette stingray 350 auto

If I understand, the key will not rotate to all of the normal positions? If this is true, then I would guess that the trani didn't fully return to the park position please verify, You can check the ignition switch(the one that is half way down the steering column) for defects. Is there any binding, does the rotate freely? Thank you; good luck.

SOURCE: key stuck in ignition. Won't turn to the off position

Sounds like a very warn out lock and tumblers. Try angling the key as you turn the lock.

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• Posted on Sep 08, 2009

SOURCE: 2005 Chevy Impala ignition switch stuck in off position

if it doesnt turn you have a worn out ignition cylinder, the only fix is to replace it, Code the ignition lock cylinder, if necessary

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