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Key won't turn in my pontiac g5. I have 2 keys, both fail to turn. battery seems fine , all lights work can use remote start, but still can not turn key

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Turn the steering wheel... sometimes pressure on the steering wheel lock will keep key from turning.. relieve the pressure and try turning

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Hello: You might try tapping on the lock cylinder while turning and jiggling the key, if that don't work you will have to replace the lock cylinder.

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