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When you say "flushed transmission", did you include the torque converter? Most of the transmission fluid is in the converter, and if there is any appreciable quantity of coolant still in the transmission it will not function properly. Most of the time a coolant-contaminated transmission needs to be disassembled and rebuilt as there are just too many places for water to remain, even with a flush.
Some ignition system locks will not release the key unless you push in towards the column while turning further off. It is a safety device to stop in advertent removal of the key while moving. Try that first.
This trans you will ether have to get it repaired or replaced you can try changeling the trans filter and fluid and I would add a can off sea foam for trans too it
Take a test light to the small wire on the starter and have someone turn it to the start position. If the light lights up and the engine doesn't turn over, I would suspect the starter itself. If the test light doesn't light, try it in neutral and repeat test. If it still doesn't light up, it may be the PRNDL switch or the ignition switch itself.
This happens to me sometimes because the pressure of the steering lock is enough to keep me from being able to turn the key. Try moving the steering wheel while turning the key, if that doesn't work, flip the key over and try again (unless it is a one sided key), if that doesn't work, then you are likely looking at a bad lock cylinder and it will have to be replaced.
I just saw your newer post..or the original post with more information available.
Your K1500 has the ignition switch positioned on the steering column. The switch is control via a linkage rod that is actuated from the key cylinder.(which may have failed.) But I suspect your problems may be in the switch itself.
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