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The ignition and starter is locked in place in my 2002 Kia Sportage. How do I fix this?
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∙ 13y ago
I've had the same happen with multiple cars. The trick is to try to turn the steering wheel just a tiny bit (it will be difficult because the steering has no power) while you turn the ignition. Usually the tug on the steering wheel will dislodge the steering wheel lock and free the ignition to turn. Once I learned this trick it saved me a few trips to the mechanic.
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