This happened to us 2x. I got a hammer and tapped it like a nail.

Jul 23, 2024
3:42:08pm

ochobeeguy All-American

It was the ignition cylinder. Super easy to replace, but on newer cars, it's a massive headache because the keys are all electronic now.

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Time

Anyone had a problem with ignition locking up?

bluecheese

Jul 23, 2:02pm

Has she tried jiggling the key in the ignition switch?

Oregano

Jul 23, 2:04pm

I had to replace my ignition switch in a previous car. Happens more often in high heat with older cars. Take it to

CSoul

Jul 23, 2:05pm

Wait that day to get it fixed, or wait days/weeks to get it fixed?

bluecheese

Jul 23, 2:13pm

It would be days. Until then try this and see if it works while you wait for an appointment.

CSoul

Jul 23, 2:15pm

Have her make sure it is fully in Park

WorldBFree

Jul 23, 2:14pm

Happened to a prior vehicle of mine.

BYULAWGUY

Jul 23, 2:21pm

Have her pull hard on the steering wheel in either direction to get it unlocked.

GfB

Jul 23, 2:25pm

while turning the key

GfB

Jul 23, 2:25pm

This, and make sure you don’t park with the steering column under pressure

Bert609

Jul 23, 2:37pm

It happened to me once. I called a locksmith. They came and took the ignition

sortsol

Jul 23, 2:29pm

How much for the service?

Q-grr

Jul 23, 3:45pm

i think they charged me $160 or so. But that was 10 years ago.

sortsol

Jul 23, 3:46pm

This happened to us 2x. I got a hammer and tapped it like a nail.

ochobeeguy

Jul 23, 3:42pm

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ochobeeguy

Jul 23, 3:43pm

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