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My Car will not start, the key wont turn at all

I have a 2000 jeep cherokee and i started up my car and it worked fine, then i went into the store came back out and tried to start it up and the key will not turn. i tried turning the steering wheel and know that is locked up. i put the key in the ignition and it wont let me turn it back or forward. any ideas?

  • Anonymous Jan 04, 2009

    I have the same problem.  I have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
    what if jiggling doesn't work?  I've been trying all morning!!

  • Anonymous Jan 17, 2009

    I have the same problem I have been trying everything for two days. It is not working what so ever. it is parked in a bad place please help.

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THe tumblers in the ignition cylinder are probably worn therefore won't alow you to turn the key. Try inserting the key and jiggle it around while you are trying to start it. Sometimes it will work.

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  • Posted on Dec 09, 2008

SOURCE: steering wheel is locked on 2001 jeep grand cherokee laredo

try gently rocking wheel back an forth while wiggling the key

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 28, 2009

SOURCE: Lock steering wheel...Key won't turn in the ignition

Make sure to push the brake firmly with you foot. I do this all the time.

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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 Jun 12, 2009

SOURCE: can't turn key in ignition lock cylinder 2000 dodge stratus

heat it up with a hair dryer

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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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