Key will not turn

Tiny
DAVID CHANDLER FARR
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  • 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 3.5L
  • V6
  • 2WD
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  • 204,000 MILES
Went to start the car and the ignition would not turn at all it seemed locked.
Monday, February 15th, 2021 AT 10:43 PM

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Tiny
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Let's try turning the wheel as you are jiggling the key. There are times that the ignition lock gets stuck when the steering wheel is turned with the ignition off.

If that does not work then this guide will help with some other possible solutions:

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

Let's run through this and let us know what you find. Thanks
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 AT 4:37 PM
Tiny
DAVID CHANDLER FARR
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Steering wheel is not locked but key will not turn. I have never had the steering lock work. What do I do?
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Saturday, February 20th, 2021 AT 4:16 PM
Tiny
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Okay. Then let's run through the rest of this guide and see if any other suggestions work.

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

Let us know what you find. Thanks
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Sunday, February 21st, 2021 AT 6:43 PM

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