Why I can't turn my key to lock position completely?

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• Jeff Armer Jun 03, 2022
• Does the key turn to the off position an to start an back to off again,gear shifter is in park ?
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  Jeff Armer Jun 03, 2022
  Ignition Key Cannot Be Removed from the Ignition Lock Cylinder
  
  Is the vehicle equipped with a manual transmission?
  
  Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
  
  Can the key be turned to the OFF position and be removed?
  Go to Step 8
  Go to Step 5
  
  5
  Verify the adjustment of the automatic transmission shift cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .
  
  Can the key be turned to the OFF position and be removed?
  System OK
  Go to Step 6
  
  6
  Inspect the Steering Wheel Theft Deterrent Lock.
  
  Does the Steering Wheel Theft Deterrent Lock exhibit damage or signs of wear?
  Go to Step 10
  Go to Step 7
  
  7
  Verify the electrical operation of the ignition lock cylinder solenoid. Refer to Ignition Can/Cannot Be Turned Off with Transmission in Any Gear .
  
  Can the key be turned to the OFF position and be removed?
  
  8
  Inspect for a faulty lock cylinder.
  
  Is the lock cylinder damaged?
  Go to Step 11
  Go to Step 9
  
  9
  Inspect the ignition lock cylinder case.
  
  Is the case worn, damaged or loose?
  Go to Step 12
  Go to Step 13
  
  10
  Replace the Steering Wheel Theft Deterrent Lock. Refer to Steering Wheel Theft Deterrent Lock Replacement .
  
  Did you complete the repair?
  Go to Step 13
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  11
  Replace the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .
  
  Did you complete the repair?
  Go to Step 13
  --
  
  12
  Replace the ignition lock cylinder case housing. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
  
  Did you complete the repair?
  Go to Step 13
  --
  
  13
  Operate the system to verify the repair.
  
  Did you correct the condition?
  

To remove key (lock position), the transmission needs to be in PARK.

To start (engine crank), the transmission must be either in PARK or NEUTRAL.

Try apply parking break, put transmission in neutral and turn ignition key. If engine does not crank, turn and hold key in start position then move transmission selector to see if there is a transmission select position where it does crank.

Try turning the wheel as you turn the key.

turn the key on and make sure shifter is pushed all the way into park, then turn the key off.

Does it feel like the lock cylinder is turning the switch completely ?
When you turn the key switch to the off position and take the key out, do the dash lights and gauges go off ?
How do you stop the engine ?

It could be a failed key !! haveyou tried your spare key ? if not it could be the EIS or ESL (electronic steering lock )

make sure it is completely in park. sometimes you have to slam the gear shift into park position. make sure your key in in the on position. put the car in gear then slam it into park that should allow you to turn the key off completely and remove it

renew the lock assembly,dont break key it it because then you will have to change the steering lock complete instead of just the barrel

have you tried moving the wheel

try and turn your steering wheel a little bit left or right and and the same time try and turn the key when it turns toward the dash then try and turn the key back. try and repeat this several times if neccessary. this should work. please rate this solution. thanks