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CarGuru > Saturn > Ignition is locked 2 March 2005 20:15:07

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Ignition is locked

Momcat21 20 February 2005 05:57:55
 Drove the car into the parking lot, turned it off, took out the key. Went
back the next day - key won't turn the ignition. Steering is locked. It's
like somebody switched keys (impossible since all three keys in the family
won't turn the ignition). Steering wheel is locked, car in park, can't
move it.

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Tj 20 February 2005 07:44:51 permanent link ]
 Turn the steering wheel, then turn the key

"momcat21" <jdmueller823@comca­st.net> wrote in message
news:a8992ae070a5d3­349105c60bf0714bf5@l­ocalhost.talkaboutau­tos.com...> Drove the car into the parking lot, turned it off, took out the key. Went> back the next day - key won't turn the ignition. Steering is locked. It's> like somebody switched keys (impossible since all three keys in the family> won't turn the ignition). Steering wheel is locked, car in park, can't> move it.>


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Tom 20 February 2005 08:20:12 permanent link ]
 On Sat, 19 Feb 2005 20:57:55 -0500, "momcat21"
<jdmueller823@comca­st.net> wrote:
Drove the car into the parking lot, turned it off, took out the key. Went>back the next day - key won't turn the ignition. Steering is locked. It's>like somebody switched keys (impossible since all three keys in the family>won't turn the ignition). Steering wheel is locked, car in park, can't>move it.

imho:

Might have to rock(giggle) the stearing wheel back and forth while
operating the key.

hth,

tom @ www.CarFleaMarket.c­om



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Marx404 20 February 2005 08:22:05 permanent link ]
 Hi, I believe that you will find this a very repeated topic if you were to
search this forum. Anyways, that is a common "feature" of the Saturn
ignition column. When in park, the column locks itself and requires turning
the steering wheel in order to free the lock cylinder. This is some sort of
safety feature, I had once been told that this is for anti-theft and also
helps if the car is parked on a hill.

No worries, wiggle or turn the sterring wheel if this occurs, then the key
will turn.
marx404


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Saturn 22 February 2005 01:31:58 permanent link ]
 I am going to go in a little bit of direction and say it is a worn key.
My '00 LS1 would wear the key down very quickly so that the key would
go in but you would realyy jiggle and play with it before it would
ingage. Try a different key and if that is the issue then get a new
key made from the master if you have one.

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Momcat21 24 February 2005 06:02:05 permanent link ]
 We tried three different keys -- none of them work, so it's not a worn key.
Also tried jiggling the steering wheel -- several attempts -- nothing.
Looks like we've got to have it towed. Thanks for all the help--wish we
had an easy answer.

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Napalm Heart 24 February 2005 18:01:14 permanent link ]
 
"momcat21" <jdmueller823@comca­st.net> wrote in message
news:f6a81c2da0d2fb­c4b7cd28453afe7654@l­ocalhost.talkaboutau­tos.com...> We tried three different keys -- none of them work, so it's not a
worn key.> Also tried jiggling the steering wheel -- several attempts --
nothing.> Looks like we've got to have it towed. Thanks for all the help--wish
had an easy answer.>

You may have to do more than just 'jiggle' the steering wheel. If
there is any pressure loaded on the wheel, you may have to put a good
amount of force into moving the steering wheel while trying to move
the key.

Ken


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Dan Duncan 24 February 2005 21:02:21 permanent link ]
 momcat21 <jdmueller823@comca­st.net> wrote:> We tried three different keys -- none of them work, so it's not a worn key.> Also tried jiggling the steering wheel -- several attempts -- nothing. > Looks like we've got to have it towed. Thanks for all the help--wish we> had an easy answer.

I had this happen to me a few years back on a Ford. The lock had actually
failed and wouldn't turn when I put either of my keys in. (My daily key
was somewhat worn, but my spare was still nearly new.) I just called a
mobile locksmith and he brought a blank key and a file and filed down the
inside of the old lock until it would turn with the blank. Once it turned,
he popped it right out and popped in a new lock cylinder. The whole process
only took a few minutes and wasn't very expensive and I didn't have to
call a tow truck.

-DanD

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momcat21 wrote:> We tried three different keys -- none of them work, so it's not a
worn key.> Also tried jiggling the steering wheel -- several attempts --
nothing.> Looks like we've got to have it towed. Thanks for all the help--wish
had an easy answer.

These locks fail constantly. The most common symptom is the key will
get trapped in the ACC position and won't turn either way or come out.
This situation requires a replacement cylinder. If it just won't
turn, I'd suspect a bent tumbler, which would most likely not require a
new cylinder.

Solution:
You should call out a reputable Automotive locksmith to fix the
problem. You save a tow and get back on the road in a flash (if he is
any good). And I guarantee you it will cost less than the dealer or an
unexperienced mechanic.

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