key won't turn

2006 SATURN ION
70,000 MILES
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MICHAEL69
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i have a 2006 saturn ion when i shut off car i took out the key and the steering wheel locked. when i came out i can put the key in but whhel is still locked and the key will not turn
Jan 15, 2011 at 12:53 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Have you tried to turn the wheel while turning the key?Also is your key worn down?If so do you have another key that isn't worn down to see if that work's?
Jan 15, 2011 at 6:31 PM
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LUCYANN
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My son has a 2005 Ion also and has had the same problem for years. He does have to try and turn the wheel while the same time trying the key but sometimes the wheel is locked also. It can take up to 10-15 minutes of trying before it will turn. I am afraid the key will break off at some point.
Jan 21, 2011 at 1:25 PM
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