Ignition/key wont go in or come out readily

The tumblers are probably stuck or messed up you can look at the key for damage or spray a little wd40 in the cylinder if that dont work its a faulty ignition switch

Put your head down under the dash and listen for where the sound is coming from, when you find the chime, you can just unplug it and replace it. Or, just leave it unplugged and forget about it .

Sounds like its time to have the ignition checked and maybe replaced,if it get to a point where you cant turn it then the repair will cost more if the key wont turn this make removing the lock harder. also a worn key will also cause this, tell you what try to spary a little wd40 into the key hole and then start and shut car off a few times then spray again and start abd shut off a few more time to see if this will help. good luck and hope this is helpful

if the key wont turn you can try this a locksmith showed me spray key hole with a small amount of wd40 put key in take the wooden end of a hammer handel and tap end of key not too hard.sometimes this will work until you can get fixed

Did you try jacking up the car at the front then wiggle the steering as you turn the key? Did you try a spare key? Spray inside the mechanism with WD40. Try putting the key in at different depths and turning.
The lock cylinder is a replace only item.

Could be a few things.. But try to eliminate the easiest & least costly first..
Spray some wd40 into the key hole..
Push key in & out several times & do not try to turn it yet..
Repeat a few times - then try to turn it..
Sometimes the key tumblers get dirty & sticky..

If that dose not help - it could be the ignition switch needs to be replaced..

Hope this helps !!
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Sounds like the ignition switch or the key is getting worn out. Although some people frown on this, try squirting a little WD40 into the lock to see if it eases things.

Try pulling the steering wheel "hard" to one side and holding it there whilst turning the key.




common problem with steering locks

i understand, unfortunately the switch teeth inside are bad therefore is not allowing the key to come out. you will have to replace it. Now there's one trick that will take the key out only. spray wd40 inside the ignition and with a pliers grab the end of the key and wiggle and yank, wiggle and yank, wiggle and yank. good luck and once again u will need a new switch assembly with key. just around 35 bucks. PS. MAKE SURE IT COMES WITH THE TUMBLER.

I have a 96 Caprice and this has happened to me twice now. There are two wires that are behind the ignition (where the key goes) one or both of the wires have more thsn likely broken. I was told that the little chip in the key may have been bad so I had a new key made, didn't solve the problem!! Come to find out there was a guy in my area that rebuilds steering colums and ingnitions when there's a problem or someone tried to steal the vehicle. So I live in Dayton, Ohio hopefully your in the area probably not but try to find someone who works on cars in your area and have them take your ingnition out, and i'm about 90% sure that that is your problem. Hope it works for you. Kevin