<!-- from fixya rte -->I cant turn the key in the ignition? - 2005 Ford Focus ZX4

sounds like the ignition key switch is worn and needs replacing.

nothing (is nothing cant turn it at all or nothing can get ignition or crank positon)
it's the steering lock, latch?
new cars, dont have it , most older cars do.

if you dont push the button the key will not turn.
so did it turn, ? the key that is turn?

cant turn off problem you can try another key.put key in the ignition turn on position for 3 seconds the security light should turn off.then turn off ignition switch wait 5 to 10 seconds try start vechicle if still fails to start.problem in the theft security system.dealership has to code scan problem could be in the ignition switch which is antenna ring.problem could be transponder key or problem could be in the immobilizer control module and ECM.

Sprayed the WD-40 in the ignition twice, place towel over key and tapped the the pawn of my hand and the key turn and the steering wheel unlock. It was awesome, it did a great job.

SOUND LIKE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER BROKEN IF YOU CANT TURN KEY.OR YOU HAVE THE WRONG KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH.

TRY THIS IT MAY OR MAY NOT HELP.PUT KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH TURN IT TO ON POSITION WITH THE ENGINE OFF.LEAVE KEY ON POSITION THE IMMOBILIZER WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATES FLASHES.IF WARNING LAMP TURNS OFF IN 30 SECONDS TRY CRANKING CAR.SEE IF IT RUNS WITH OUT CUTTING OFF IF SO.THE AUDI DEALERSHIP HAS TO REPROGRAM THE NEW IGNITION KEY. WHILE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE ON POSITION AND THE WARNING LAMP DONT STOP BLINKING THE DEALERSHIP HAS TO REPROGRAM KEY TO THE IGNITION SWITCH AND IMMOBILIZER.

OK first thing- Car has to be in park to pull the key from the ingnition. if it is and you still cant pull it, rock the wheel back and forth alittle (sometimes the columb lock doesnt lock properly and you cant release the key until it locks, rocking the wheel usually fixes this problem). and the last possibility is that the tumblers in your ignition have broken, when this happens you cant pull the key from the ignition because you cant turn the key back to the off possition all the way. when this happens you don't want to pull the key because you risk not being able to put it back in the ignition later and are forced to replace the ignition so you can drive your car. However if the tumblers are indeed broken you will have to replace the ignition anyway, atleast by leaving the key in it you can still drive the car until its replaced

i think there is a ignition problem , might try replacing it , of course you cant turn the steering if the key wont turn , its a theft prevention device.

If you can't turn the keys in the ignition, you may have to wigle the stearing wheel a bit in order to take the tension off the lock so it will turn.

Manual trans cars have a lock that will not release the key untill you pust the button, switch, etc. It should be right beside the Ignition.