Igniton key won't turn

[ffwv]

I went out this am and couldn't get the ignition switch to turn. It was fine last night. I tried both keys but no luck. While fooling with it, I noticed that the steering wheel would not lock. I'm stuck in the driveway because I can't get it out of gear to push it in the garage. I thought that maybe some water had frozen in the switch so I heated it with a blow dryer for several minutes but that didn't help. Then I put a portable heater inside and got it good and warm inside but still no luck. Any Ideas ?? Thanks, Greg

[legalfee]

Try tapping lightly on the lock cylinder with small hammer.

[CoachKarl]

Hello Greg,

While very firmly pushing and pulling the steering wheel left and right with you left hand, gently throw the ignition switch with your right hand . . .

I've had a similar experience, but it turned out to be that ice had melted under the vehicle, caused it to slip and jammed that front pitman arm so hard over, that I couldn't throw the ignition key.
Hope this helps

CoachKarl

[CoachKarl]

Well? Did you fix it?
Post back, and tell us if you fixed it.

CoachKarl

[robirwin]

Hi,

I've got the same problem. My key won't turn in the ignition. If I jiggle the key for a while I can get it to turn. But, this has happend before (5 years ago) and eventually I was not able to turn the key. I had the ignition switch replaced by a shop. This time I would like to do it myself if possible.....

Anyone know how to remove the ignition switch? or can direct me to a maintainence procedure?

thanks,
Rob