Try this, The steering wheel may be in a bind from the stress on the tire on a curb or rock or whatever, Try to turn the wheel left then right, If it will only turn one way move it a little to get the pressure off then turn key. Wiggle the wheel both ways also while turning key. Let me know if this worked.
the ignition lock cylinder is bad
In my 02 Aztek, I turn the headlight knob (on the dash left of the steering wheel, above your left knee) clockwise to get the interior lights to come on.
is it a ford? push the key in further and then turn it
I got a friend whose key can't turn the ignition on her 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. She can't get the steering wheel to unlock either.
You must push key and turn.
You have to fix what is wrong or you can disconnect the battery and reconnect. if you take the car to most autoparts stores they can read your codes and tell you whats wrong it mya be as simple as your fuel cap
Turn completely counter-clockwise.......and pull out.
Does the engine turn over every time you try, or does it sometimes do nothing when you turn the key?
Bad resistor on key? Bad sensor in ignition lock?
To replace a turn signal switch on a 2003 Pontiac Aztek, also known as a flash relay, the steering column must be removed. The flash relay is located under the turn signal. Remove the mounting hardware and the unit can be taken off.
Check the starter.
The battery & the starter turn the engine via the flywheel, but has nothing to do with wether or not ignition itself is functional. Verify is firing.