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You are going in a very wide 'around the house' route to fix something very simple and missing some important steps.
You only need another key made based on the VIN Number of the vehicle. They all have a code, and the locksmith if properly registered can cut you a key to fit based on the key code assigned to the VIN.
Then you have to have the anti-theft chip in the key linked to the ECM (engine control module) to allow you to start the vehicle. Get two keys made. You are supposed to have a key cut when you lost key number 2 and were only left with 1 key..
Does the car have floor shift or column ?
Ignition Key Cannot Be Removed from the Ignition Lock Cylinder (Column Shift)
Ignition Key Cannot Be Removed from the Ignition Lock Cylinder (Floor Shift)
Ignition Key Cannot Be Removed from the Ignition Lock Cylinder (Column Shift)
Step
Action
Yes
No
1
Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspection?
YES - Go to Step 2
NO - Go to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation
2
Verify the key cannot be removed from the ignition lock cylinder.
Is the key stuck in the lock cylinder?
Go to Step 3
System OK
3
Is the vehicle equipped with a manual transmission?
Go to Step 7
Go to Step 4
4
Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
Can the key be turned to the OFF position and be removed?
Go to Step 7
Go to Step 5
5
Verify the adjustment of the automatic transmission cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .
Can the key be turned to the OFF position?
System OK
Go to Step 6
6
Inspect the linear shift assembly and cable for damage.
Is the linear shift assembly or cable damaged?
Go to Step 9
Go to Step 7
7
Inspect for a faulty lock cylinder.
Is the lock cylinder damaged?
Go to Step 10
Go to Step 8
8
Inspect the ignition lock cylinder case.
Is the worn, damaged, or loose?
Go to Step 11
Go to Step 12
9
Replace the linear shift assembly. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly Replacement .
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 12
--
10
Replace the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 12
--
11
Replace the ignition lock cylinder case housing. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 12
--
12
Operate the system to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK
Go to Step 2
Try HAYNES REPAIR MANUALS.com....It is a very simple job on that type of vehicle if you have
a service lift or a good set of tall ramps,,,I am sure Haynes should have it but finding the same year model Is hard to say.......But most clutch jobs on rear wheel drives arent that hard if you have the
tools and a trans jack and a good safe way to raise the vehicle................If you cant find one I will give you easy step by step instructions.......I am certified...27 yrs of service work auto/ med. heavy truck.....best of luck..........................................Metalpoet
tap the ignition lock cylinder with the plastic end of a scrwedriver (with the key removed). then insert the key and try to start. Try this several times. If you get it to turn immediately replace the igntion lock cylinder. The cylinder needs to be in the on position in order for the lock button to be depressed so that the cylinder can be removed from the housing.
If you still can't get it to turn than you will have to drill out the lock button in order to get the old lock cylinder out. I wouldn't recommend doing this unless you have some experience and understand what you are doing.
The lock button can be accessed by removing the lower steering column cover.
4. Press and hold the driver side door lock switch in the UNLOCK position until step 8.
5. Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and remove the key. (Do not turn the ignition key in the lock cylinder)
6. Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and remove the key. (Do not turn the ignition key in the lock cylinder)
7. Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder. (Do not turn the ignition key in the lock cylinder) Leave key in the ignition cylinder.
8. Release the door lock switch. The vehicle will sound three beeps in order to verify the Program Mode has been activated.
9. Press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons together on the keyless remote and hold unitl the vehicle beeps twice to verify that the keyless remote has been successfully programmed. This may take approximately 15 seconds.
10. Perform the previous step (9) to program up to four keyless remotesm, including any old ones.
11. Remove the ignition key to exit Program Mode.
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The Haynes manual is detailed enough to get you through the job, or you can create a free account at Autozone and they have an online manual which also covers this task. I can go through it step by step if you want, but essentially I'd just be regurgitating the information available from these 2 sources.
It's not a particularly difficult job, just a bit cramped, and make sure you have all of the necessary tools to hand so that you don't have to keep climbing out from under the vehicle, that tends to get old really quickly...
It sounds like you jambed the tumblers in the ignition switch.
You might want to try calling a locksmith to discuss if this is something that they can do.
Worse case, you would have to replace the ignition switch.
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