I am not sure what causes this, but I have had times when my ignition key would not turn. The solution to the main problem is to turn the steering wheel slightly. This usually allows the ignition key to turn.
Ignition switch lock cylinder
there is a little green ignition switch, this is whats used to turn engine on and off. a metal block goes onto this and then the actual lock barrel goes onto here
change the Ignition Lock lock switch
That means you ignition is lock but its not a BIG problem. Just unlock it.
cylinders in lock are bad-spring in ignition is broken and jammed-wrong key?
the ignition lock cylinder is bad
Ur life suck that why
1. Close the vehicle doors.2. Turn OFF the ignition.3. Remove the key from the ignition.4. Press and hold the driver side door lock switch in the UNLOCK position.5. Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and remove the key. (Do not turn the ignition key in the lock cylinder.)6. Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and remove the key. (Do not turn the ignition key in the lock cylinder.)7. Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder. (Do not turn the ignition key in the lock cylinder.) Leave the ignition key in the ignition lock cylinder.8. Release the door lock switch. The vehicle will sound three beeps in order to verify the Program Mode has been activated.9. Press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons together on the keyless entry transmitter and hold until the vehicle beeps twice to verify that the transmitter has been successfully programmed (this take approximately 15 seconds).10. Perform the previous step to program up to four transmitters (including your old ones).11. Remove the ignition key in order to exit the Program Mode
There should be a lock on the ignition a push button that you push and turn to remove the key
Try lubricating it with some graphite powder and see if that helps. Spray it directly into the key opening. You may also have a key that is worn badly and needs replacing.Ignition lock cylinder hard to turnYour probably refering to the ignition lock cylinder. The ignition switch is behind your instrument panel. If your ignition lock is hard to turn try spraying some wd40 inside the lock. If this does not work have ignition lock replaced it is worn.
turn ignition on then after 30 seconds insert additional key into door lock. Push key lock or unlock button and a few seconds, repeat. Turn off ignition.
is it a ford? push the key in further and then turn it