Key will not turn the ignition?

RANDY1955

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2005 HYUNDAI SONATA
2.7L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
185,000 MILES

I sprayed some key lube stuff in my ignition now it won't turn at all tried moving the steering wheel back and forth still it didn't turn.
Does anyone have any ideas? I would appreciate it.

Thursday, April 25th, 2024 AT 10:10 PM

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
43,045 POSTS

It sounds like the lock tumbler has fallen apart internally which is common, I would try moving the shifter while working the lock, also I have seen people tap the key with a hammer.

Please check out this guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/ignition-switch-wont-turn-stuck

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Friday, April 26th, 2024 AT 10:30 AM

RANDY1955

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I have tried everything it is not turning. Do you think I could possibly drill it out enough so maybe I could turn the ignition? Thank You

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Sunday, April 28th, 2024 AT 4:25 PM

KEN L

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Yep, many people do just that, drill the lock out and use a standard screwdriver as the key.

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Monday, April 29th, 2024 AT 5:39 PM

RANDY1955

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2005 HYUNDAI SONATA
2.7L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
186,000 MILES

My key will not turn the switch I have done everything and ii isn't working. What I was going to do was maybe I could drill it out enough and maybe get a screwdriver in it and turn it to accessories and then I could pop it out and put a cylinder in it. So what do you think is it possible? Thank You

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Monday, April 29th, 2024 AT 6:10 PM (Merged)