It sounds like the steering wheel is locked, try to wiggle the wheel at the same time you turn the key.
The steering wheel may be locked, if you aply pressure by turning the wheel one way or the other it may turn.
How do you remove steering pump on a 2002 Buick rendezvous 3.4L?
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Power steering pressure switch.Power steering pressure switch.
The Power steering pump is located underneath where you put the power steering fluid.
do I remove steering wheel to change out ignition
Lower the steering colunm. the ignition switch is located on the top of the steering column about 6 inches from the firewall.
The output of a power steering pump is the high pressure side which goes to the steering box. It creates hydraulic pressure which makes steering much easier.
try turning the steering wheel while removing the key. Sometimes the pressure from the steering wheel will hang a key in. it's worth a shot.
The steering and ignition will become locked on a 97 Chevy Cavalier if the key is not inserted into the ignition and turned. This helps to prevent theft.
Older Chevy's have a steering lock when the key isn't in the ignition.
The ignition switch is located on the steering column right side, just below the steering wheel.