1994 dodge caravan.put in key it wont start.

Try jacking up the front wheels off the ground & then turn steering wheel back & forth while turning ignition key.

The tumblers in the lock cylinder are stuck and this prevents the key from turning. Spray some lubricant into the cylinder, insert the key in and out numerous times and also hit the end of the key with a rubber hammer while it is in the cylinder and this will help to release the tumblers.

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.

Try rocking the steering wheel side to side slightly while turning key. Sometimes these bind in a such a way that it prevents the ignition from turning. This is normal.

more likely you need a mechanic i had one that I had to wiggle the steering wheel to get the key to turn to start the car

Rock Steering Wheel Back and Fourth While Turning KEY.

Or If the Wheels are Turned HARD in one direction you mest Turn Steer Wheel in THAT Direction While Turning KEY

sounds like you have a frozen lock cylinder. you can try spraying some wd-40 or lube into the key slot and tapping on the ignition and it might free up temporarily but you will most likely have to replace the lock cylinder

make sure its the right key,if so try a spare key,,key may be worn NAPA has wet grafite spray try that none of thi works ,try shaking steering wheel bac and forth while trying to start it,make sure its in park good and foot is on brake

I used to own a 93 and sometimes key wouldn't turn forward. While turning key also turn/shake steering wheel. Worked for me as I recall.