1993 Mercury Sable Ignition switch

1993 MERCURY SABLE
14,200 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PARINTHA
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My ignition switch all of a sudden will not be turned by my key. I have tried moving the steering wheel, jiggling the key, nothing works. A friend thought that possibly the shifter did not properly seat into park so the car "thinks" it is in gear. A few months ago, I lost my original ignition key and had a locksmith make a new one. The first few tries of the new key weren't easy, but since then, and for months, there has been no problem. Until now. I can't turn the key at all, it's as if it's locked. I cannot move the shifter, everything is locked. Any suggestions?
Aug 30, 2010 at 4:12 PM
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