Hello, my steering wheel is locked! I tried wiggling the wheel and turning the key and that didnt solve the problem. Let me mention the ignition would not turn over in the first place, even when my car wheel was not locked, actually when the wheel was unlocked , I know eventually the car would have started with more wiggling of the steering wheel. I decided to lock the steering wheel and try to start the "starting of the car process" over. When I locked the car, the wheel would not unlock

the ignition module (ignition switch on top of the steering column) normally doesn't get stuck.

things you can try:
steering wheel lock: (the pin gets a "burr" on it and locks everything up) wiggle steering wheel back and forth while trying to turn key.

transmission lock (parking on an incline will jam up the interlock)
push the shifter farther into park while trying to turn the key, or wiggle shifter

Try wiggling steering wheel right and left while turning key.

It can be faulty ignition lock cylinder. I suggest to wiggle the steering wheel a bit and see if the key turns to start mode. If that is not helping then first turn steering wheel to right and try , or next turn steering wheel to left and see if you can turn the key.

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Spray wd-40 in the ignition key hole and let it remain there for few minutes, after that once again try to turn the key and see if that helps.

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But if that is not helping then ignition lock cylinder has to be removed out and inspected.

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For more troubleshooting on these types of issues, I suggest you to click the help link mentioned below. Its the accurate solutions mentioned in it. That will help you to narrow the problem: -----

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http://alltypesofpartsreplacing.blogspot.com/2012/12/ignition-key-will-not-release-ignition.html

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These will help.

Thanks.

I have a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz and for no reason my steering wheel locked in position and the key would not turn. I tried everything for over an hour and then thought about disconnecting the battery to let all the electronics reset. I prayed about the situation and had other things to do so I left the battery disconnected for about an hour and when I returned connected the battery and magically (or a God answered prayer) the problem was solved steering wheel turned, key turned and engine started.

turn/jiggle steering wheel while trying to turn key

Try to wiggle the steering wheel as you turn the key, the wheel may have some force on the lock so turn wheel to the right and try to turn key then turn left and try the key again. if this doesnt work then the ignition is worn and you will need to wiggle the key to get it to start also try to spary a little wd40 in the ignition key hole and work the key inside the ignition.

Try rocking the steering wheel slightly (it should turn just a little bit) while gently trying to turn the key. Sometimes if you turn the ignition off (to the lock position) too quickly, the steering wheel will be forced to turn slightly by the power steering pump as the engine comes to a stop. When turning the ignition off in the future, only turn the key back 1 notch to shut the engine off first. Then, after the engine has stopped, finish turning the key to the lock position.

Try wiggling the Steering wheel, Shifter and Holding the Brake pedal Down Firmly.

try to push the car back and forth few times....your steering/ignition lock will be released.

With the key in the ignition, tap on the key with something heavy like a pair of pliers, screwdriver etc. It will cause the pin inside the mechanism to drop, and the iginition will turn. Happened to me today, worked like a charm.