The tumblers in the key cylinder have most likely become stuck in the wrong position and you will have to replace the ignition key cylinder.
the steering wheel will lock and the key will come out, unless of course the ignition cylinder is broken
Replace your ignition lock assembly.
AnswerIf the key will rotate in the door locks, but not in the ignition switch then the key is not going in all the way due to debris in there, the steering wheel lock is binding the ignition lock (fix by rocking wheel back and forth while turning key) or mechanical failure of lock internals.
A locksmith may be able to remove the broke key and make a new one. Or just replace the ignition.
It must be broken. You will have to replace it. Dealer only part.
In some cases you can use a magnet to pull out the broken key. You might be able to pull the broken key out with a needle nose pliers. You might need to replace the ignition barrel.
If the key is broken off in the ignition of the 96 Crown Victoria it will have to be picked out. If the key is out and broken, a locksmith can use the broken pieces to make a new key or rekey the ignition.
You do not need a key to replace the ignition switch.
replace the ignition swith. replace the ignition swith.
See You-Tube Video : http://youtu.be/lBNUuO4ldfI How to Remove a broken key from an Ignition. Using the Broken Key Extractor Kit from: www.WedgeCo.com
Subaru Outback "woodriff key" is good for the life of the vehicle.
Call the Subaru dealer with your VIN and they can cut a new key in five minutes.
Broken Key
cylinders in lock are bad-spring in ignition is broken and jammed-wrong key?
Your ignition lock is broken.
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