My key wont turn at all

Tiny
ASHLEY220
  • 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 193,500 MILES

My car is on a hill the wheel wasnt locked at first but now it is wat can I do

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Friday, June 22nd, 2012 AT 4:42 PM

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Tiny
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With key in ignition slot, turn the steering slightly to the side that moves and wiggle the key while turning it.

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Friday, June 22nd, 2012 AT 5:30 PM
Tiny
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I did that it willnt work

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Friday, June 22nd, 2012 AT 8:51 PM
Tiny
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When I was moveing the key before it locked it still didnt work

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Friday, June 22nd, 2012 AT 8:53 PM
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You have a bad key cylinder and need to wiggle the key to make it turn. If it still does not work, you would need a locksmith to help you.

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