Unleashing the Ignition Key Troubleshooting and Resolving Stuck Key Issues

Can the ignition key be fully inserted into the ignition lock cylinder and be rotated without sticking in any position? ... Inspect for an ... Disconnect the battery and see if the key comes out.The is a lock solenoid that will keep the key locked if the the car is not in park. Sometimes lock cylinders just wear out and get sticky. I would go ahead and replace the lock cylinder. I had the same thing happen on my Chevy ... The key needs to be all the way in the off position, with the steering wheel locked and in park, try some dry lube in the key slot. My key was stuck in the ignition. I tried the “jiggle-wiggle-turn the steering wheel advice. Nothing worked. Then, I stumbled on a post (not sure where) and I ... You have to stick it in alongside the stuck key, right down the middle. Then, you move it up and down and try to visualize what it is getting ... My only experience of the key not turning backwards was solved by turning the wheel back and forth. It sounds like this occurrence you had was ... Start with the basics when the key gets stuck: check if your car is still running, switch it off properly and then try to remove the key from the ignition. Just turn the wheel a little bit and the key will come out. :rolleyes: Heaven doesn't want me and hell is afraid I will take over. Mark tells you want you can do if your ignition key is stuck or won't turn.