1998 Suzuki Esteem Unable to get ignition key to start car.

HARDCOREDLW

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1998 SUZUKI ESTEEM
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
81,000 MILES

I have recently came about a puzzling question. My Susiki started not allowing the key to turn the ignition over. In fact you can turn the key period. I have attempted to move the gear shift a little to make sure it was not stuck in a gear, but still had no luck. I have also sprayed the key switch with wd-40 and nothing changed. How do I fix this problem so I am able to get my car started?

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JAMES W.

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After you sprayed the key slot, have you tried wiggeling the devil out of the key and as you're trying to turn it, moving it in and out slightly? If this doesn't work, you may have dropped a tumbler in the lock itself. You basically have 2 choices. 1- call a locksmithe and see if they can pop it lose, or 2-drill out the center of the key switch and drop all of the tumblers out. Either way, you are probably going to have to replace the key assembly. I realize I haven't worked any miricles for you, but there realy aren't any.