2002 Neon

My son went to start the car and the steering wheel seemed like it was locked and the key would not turn. WE moved the steering wheel back and forth many times before the key would turn. Any help?

Are you still having the problem or was it a 1 time thing?

bad ignition switch?

Its the anti-theft lock. If after you turn the ignition off, you turn the steering wheel all the way to the left or right it will lock into position. To start the car, you then have to turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction that it was locked in. No big deal!