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Lori Dean Posted on Nov 08, 2019
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Saturn 08 Vue steering wheel has locked up won't start even with key in ignition key won't even turn over. Everything works on auto start but not the car itself won't do nothing?

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Your steering wheel might be in a bind with the key lock. Try turning on the wheel while you turn the key.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 19, 2008

SOURCE: 2005 Saturn Vue - Starting Problems

make sure to check your fuses and ground wires first. when you are set on which part is bad do a quick check of everything else before you jump into it.

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Steve Allison

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  • Posted on Aug 23, 2008

SOURCE: A4 steering lock does not engage and car won't turn over

The steering locks don't necessarily engage when the key is removed, I always turn the wheel before exiting to engage it. There are several positions that will allow the pin to lock in but if between these, it may seem that it isn't locked.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 30, 2009

SOURCE: hello, my steering wheel is

All you need to do is turn your steering wheel to the left all the way till it stops then put your key in while still holding the steering wheel to the left, turn the key to the on position this should release your steering wheel!

jimmy nutron

jimmy nutron

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  • Posted on Jun 01, 2009

SOURCE: key stuck in ignition halfway to ACC position and will not turn

try wd40 and shaking the key, what happens is one of the tumblers get stuck and wont let the key turn if that dosnt work let me know worst case you will have to replace the ignition its about $35 to $40 and a few hours.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 31, 2009

SOURCE: ignition key won t turn. steering wheel locked

the key may be worn badly or the ignition needs to be replaced.

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2007 Saturn Vue steering wheel is locked and when key is in the ignintion will not turn over.

steering locked engine running not? , not told that key fact.
the key must turn, jiggling steering can help the key too turn.
we do not know what turn over means, the word turns has zero meaning .(accurate)
the starter turns, the crank shaft spins and turns and the engine turns and starts and runs and stays running this good serial event
or the KEY is stuck and key will not turn OVER from OFF TO , RUN and to START,


some call turns over as runs. 3 ways to get the mean wrong

so learn to say I can crank it ok but the engine fails to start and run.
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that it> no GRRRRRRGRRRRR sound from a happy starter motor?

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My 2009 saturn vue won't start and key is stuck in ignition. I tried moving the steering wheel and checked the shifter but nothing.

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the tumblers hang up in the cylinder a gm dealer can code the cylinder to match your other locks
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2005 saturn vue...the ignition key is getting harder and harder to get to turn...even parked on even ground..usually have to play with the steering wheel to make it work...but its getting worse

Me too. I found the keychain I had was quite heavy and heard that could be a problem. Also when I turn the key now I lift the key upwards and have had no trouble lately. Hope that works for you too.
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When I try to start my 2003 saturn vue the key is hard to turn unless I push brake very hard and turn the steering wheel. What's the problem?

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the key may be worn badly or the ignition needs to be replaced.
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Saturn vue ignition key won't turn

It was very likely that the problem turning the key was due to the steering column lock mechanism. Sometimes when you lock the steering wheel, if you the mechanism will bind up, making it difficult to unlock the ignition with the key. Often when this happens, you will be parked on a hill with your wheels agains a curb or some such item. Once you turn the wheel hard to the right (or left), the pressure is released on the locking mechanism, and the key will turn easily. This is a similar situation to what can happen in an automatic if you park on a hill without the parking brake.
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pop the off the circle piece around the ignition and the holster cover under the steering wheel.
that ought to work.

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