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Key wont turn to lock position for the steering wheel?

My key wont turn to the lock position for the steering wheel to lock what do i do?

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  • Adam Kosose
    Adam Kosose Aug 28, 2016

    Try turning your steering wheel, some of the cars has a safety lock that will lock your tumblers in your ignition and the steering wheel which acts as an anti-theft systems. I would try turning your steering wheel to the left and right as much as you can which will not be much. Yes, I realize it seems a bit goofy, but I had vehicle that would not let go my key, but turning the steering wheel to the left and right and at the same time attempting to turn the ignition to the neutral position to get the key out was the only way to retrieve my key. It keeps people from putting the vehicle into Neutral and pushing your car away without the key.

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Auto trans must be in park if it is then I believe a relay or switch has failed. Check owner manual for possible fuse.

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