On most cars, you need to slightly turn steering wheel and then turn key inside ignition switch. As for brake pedal being locked, do you mean it is all the way down to the floor ? Try to see if there is something preventing pedal from releasing.
SOURCE: Locked ignition and steering column
either you have the wrong key,or try turning the steering wheel to the right all the way,then turn key,this usually happens when you park the vehicle and the wheels are turned,then the steering wheel locks hard
SOURCE: Steering wheel locked.. can't move key ...
The key should turn if you turn wheel as much as you can while turning key
SOURCE: key won't turn, steering wheel locked, brakes locked.
With the key in the ignition, tap on the key with something heavy like a pair of pliers, screwdriver etc. It will cause the pin inside the mechanism to drop, and the iginition will turn. Happened to me today, worked like a charm.
SOURCE: cannot unlock the steering wheel on oldsmobile intrigue 2001
is it the right key for that car? cause if not then that is the problem... if it is the right key, then you might have to replace the key cylinder cause you may have something broken in it...
SOURCE: Steering wheel locked in place, key will not turn...
Very likely the steering thrust stored in the tires attempting to turn back is forcing excessive tension against the steering lock.
Try (very hard) to turn the steering wheel either direction while turning the key gently.
If that solves it you can avoid this by letting go of the steering after stopping to park, turn off the ignition slowly (engine off, pause, then key out). This will ensure that the steering wheel comes to rest prior to locking the column.
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