2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and the key won't turn

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Hi Everyone, One of my Key FOB's stopped working. Is there a way of ... Well, to be honest, you don't know where that FOB has been? LOL ... 2009 Dodge Grand CaravanSXT (3.8L), Light Sandstone Metallic, 125K miles 2005 Volvo .... By jimmy154 in forum 3rd Generation Chrysler Minivans: 1996-2000.

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Dodge Grand Caravan Key May Not Start Car or Release From Ignition. ... If the newkey doesn't work, replacing the lock cylinder including tumblers ... I am able to turn off the van, but the key is stuck in the ACC position, draining my battery. ... In reading other comments, I see it may be the FOB so I'll carry both with me and ...

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Recall ID # 103891 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Hide Details Recall Date:
JUN 26, 2014
Model Affected:
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
Summary:
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequences:
If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will modify the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent out an interim notification to owners on September 11, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is L25. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
Potential Units Affected:
525206
Notes:
Chrysler Group LLC
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2008/dodge/grand_caravan/recalls/#ixzz3IyMr8j6h

the ignition lock is stuck spray some lock ease into the ignition when the key is out and see what happens

It sounds like the ignition switch went bad or the connection to the switch is bad

Hi Shanae, I hope this will help you out. Try moving, pull the steering wheel left or right like you are steering it. Do this while trying to turn the key. It won't move much but It may move enough to take the pressure off the steering lock and free the key to turn for you. This is fairly common issue when parked on a hill or uneven ground.

I have a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan where both keys are in rough shape and now when I go to start the van the keys are reading "basket"?????
Help do I have to buy the whole key fob assembly OR just buy new keys and get them programmed?!?

when you are trying to turn the key try turning the steering wheel too sometimes the steering lock gets hung up and this usually frees it up

if the steering wheel is in a bind against the lock the key will not turn easily if at all. try rocking the steering wheel back and forth while trying to turn the key. be firm with the wheel, you're not gonna hurt anything. not to much pressure on the key, forcing the key wont help.

Sounds like a bad ignition switch and pins in the column.

Push shifter hard into park, and try hard to move steering wheel slightly one way, then other while try to turn key. If that fails,have someone rock van forward & back while you try the same thing, with steering wheel.