Try tuging on the steering wheel while trying to turn the key. Check the position of the front wheels, they can transmit tension back up the steering colum and lick the ignition switch.
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my steering wheel is locked my tires are straight and everything and it refuses to unlock what do i do?
It may be that when you shut down your car earlier you had your steering wheel turned just so. Try inserting your key in the ignition and turn your steering wheel just slightly and see if that will unlock the switch. I had that happen to me and that is all I needed to do. Hope this helped.
not sure if it's the same on yours but on mine this is what i do. i leave the key in the ignition, i turn the ignition all the way back as far as it will go, tap on the key inwards and then try it again. on mine it's because my keys are worn down, yours might be the same, but it's worth a shot.
sometimes if you parked with wheels not straight the steering lock will engage and be tight in the steering column if this is the problem, just move the steering wheel a bit so it frees up a little it will only move one way if this is the cause then while holding steering wheel away from where it was, see if key will turn if this doesnt work, get a steering column specialist to come out and fix ignition
With the key stuck in the accessory position the steering wheel is locked and the gearshift is locked in the park position. Perhaps you should consider having a locksmith change the key cylinder where it is, or else have it towed to the garage.
buy a new car or take it to the garage!!
It is very possible that your steering wheel is locked. You may also be having a problem with your ignition system.Ê
There may be something jammed inside your ignition. If this is not the problem then you will need to have a new ignition installed.
You can't get a locked ignition out of a 1992 Lincoln Town Car. Turn the ignition on to take it out
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.
the shift interlock cable,sounds like the problem
my 1985 ford crown Victoria ignition has locked up! what do i do?
Replace the ignition lock cylinder.
I just had this problem last night and I ended up having to take it to the dealership because the key just would not move at all. They had to replace the ignition in my car which ran about $300.
put the key in,and turn it.
I'm told this is a common problem that Chevrolet is aware of. Contact your local dealer. They should be able to replace the ignition switch and charge it back to Chevrolet as a warranty repair.
If the key will not turn the ignition on a Lincoln Town car, the key may have been damaged and might need to be re-coded. The ignition could also be damaged or locked because of an incorrect key.