Ignition key stuck

PADDY35

MEMBER
VOLVO 940

My vehicle is a 1994, Volvo, 940, Turbo, 4 door, with 200,000 miles. Engine is a B230FT. It recently threw the alternator belt which I repaired. The car starts fine, goes into gear fine (automatic trans) runs fine goes into Park fine and turns off fine. Ignition key won't come out. I tried unhooking/rehooking the battery. I tried jacking around with the steering wheel and gear shifter. There is a shift-lock fuse which I did "not" check because according to the manual, other items on the same circuit are still functional. (Eg: turn signals)

I am a broke, Paramedic Volunteer and it would be a drag to have my car stolen off a scene. The Volvo dealership will gouge me. Thanks ahead folks!

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MIKE H R

MECHANIC
3,094 POSTS

The key might be stuck in the ignition cylinder with the key in the off position where it would normaly come out, try a little lube onto the key, work the key in and out as much as possible, working the lube in. Not sure if this is the problem, but its worth a try.