depends on the make and model it cost me around 350 for a 97 Dodge neon
It costed me $1300, '00 Accord
the steering wheel will lock and the key will come out, unless of course the ignition cylinder is broken
Your power steering units pulley has worn or broken bearings. This can harm your vehicle, suggest you have it replaced.
Broken wire in the steering colunm.
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This happened to me. Remove the coverings from the ignition switch. You will see two vacuum tubes connected to the switch housing. One of them is broken, leaking, or clogged. Replace it.
If the steering column is broken on a 1989 Firebird, it may have to be taken apart to be repaired. If it is only the ignition that the thieves damaged, a new ignition can be installed.
no need to remove the broken key, you will find that you short bit when inserted into barrel will turn the barrel, at least until you get a newy
lets start real simple, wrong ignition key, ignition key lock jammed or broken, alot of times all you have to do is turn the steering wheel just enough to get the load off the steering wheel lock and then the key will turn. tahts about it.
The ignition switch is broken you should have a mechanic check it out because the bottom rod could be broken then you would need to buy the whole steering wheel.
probably a broken wire, either at the switches, or in the steering column
slipping or noisy belt
If the car will start, but will not turn off, the gear that connects to the ignition switch rod is probably broken. When you take the steering column apart, you will be able to see if it is broken. If it is, when you buy the rod, you get the gear with it as an assembly. If you are not familiar with the working of a steering column, you may want to leave this one to a pro., it can get aggravating to line everything up right.