Blazer wont start. when i turn the key to the on position there is nothing. no dash lights, nothing. i tried using a code scanner to see if that would help but appears that no power is being sent to that part of the vehicle. i replaced the starter yesterday thinking that would solve it but yeah... when i try to turn the key to the off position it wont let me turn it all the way back so the key gets locked in there and i have to hit that button hiddewn underneath the steering wheel. i feel as though it may be a faulty ignition but would love some feedback on this situation

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All you need to do is turn your steering wheel to the left all the way till it stops then put your key in while still holding the steering wheel to the left, turn the key to the on position this should release your steering wheel!

SOURCE: I have a 97 Chevy Blazer w/ 181,000 miles. When

if the key is getting stuck its the Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid its just under the ignition switch you have a short in it you can unplug it or replace it what its doing is over heating the solenoid and at times it can drain your battry.and for the trans acting up you could have a short to one of your solenoids or it could be the trans filter.

Harvey N Tawatao

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• Posted on Jun 24, 2009

SOURCE: can't remove key from ignition. battery is dead

If the battery is dead, the ignition keys will not release from the ignition. If there is no signal from the transmission shifter that it's in park since the battery is dead, then the ignition lock will not release the keys.  After charging the battery or jumping the blazer to start it and the key's still will not release, try this. 
There is a "plunger" as part if the ignition. Under the steering wheel there is a small removable cap that you can take off and put a small screw driver up into and press the plunger in and it will release the key. Good luck and hope this helps, Keep me posted be glad to help. 

SOURCE: keys locked in steering wheel 2008 equinox & vehicle won't start

Check battery.

SOURCE: when i turn the key I get no dash lights, 97 blazer

I had the same exact thing happen to me, I have a 97 blazer and after hours of screwing around with it and several different options... it turned out to simply be the ignition switch.

Testimonial: "Cheers really appreciated that the second opinion was very helpful, mine also just turned out to be just the ignition switch. SO what will be next ???"