I tried wiggling it while turning the steering left and right, I've had the key replaced by a locksmith and still NO LUCK! We took apart the ignition switch from the lock cylinder and was able to turn on power but the car still wouldn't start it would just make a clicking noise. I know that may be because of the security bypass system. Is there any way to install a toggle switch instead of using the key?
SOURCE: I have a Saturn SL2
Try the spare key, the key itself might have unaligned notches, this same thing happend to me, and the barrel itself might be fine
SOURCE: 1998 nissan altima gxe -ignition problem
Hi what is happening is that your turn off your car and left the wheels turned to one side and specially if your car is parke in a hill what you have to do is to force the steering wheel to the same direction of your wheels this will free up the ignition switch it is going to be hard let me tell you but it will work and this is why your shift don't work once you have the ignition switch free then your shift will work again
SOURCE: ignition key fault
Inside where the key goes give a couple of squirts of three in one oil or similar. It may help.
SOURCE: I need to remove the ignition switch from a Ford
no, you have to have the switch in the on position, you either have to drill the ignition out (1/2" drillbit) or chisel the tumblers out of the cylinder... using excessive force may break the column...which is definatly way more $ than a lock cylinder. to be safe i would just use the chisel method... if you drill too far you will ruin the column also
SOURCE: 1994 Saturn SL2 Key stuck in ignition cylinder
Put some pressure on the steering wheel in one direction or the other this may take the pressure off the cylinder itself and allow you to do what is needed...hope this works.
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Actually the problem is with my lock cylinder. In order for me to remove it I have to turn the key to the ON position in order for it to work but it won't let me turn it at all!
By the way I appreciate your help!
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