key won't turn

[dennis j]

I have a '97 blazer. Suddenly the key wont turn the ignition.I tried to use the spare, same result. The battery is fine, the key works the door locks and the steering wheel lock isn't too tight.I think its the lock cylinder(tumbler maybe). Does anyone have any insight on diagnosing this problem without getting it towed somewhere first? Help

[Gabe25]

Try spray a little WD-40 in the tumbler set and work your key in and out. Then try to see if that works. If not , your probably going to have to replace the tumbler set.

[GirlBear]

aahh, my blazer does that too. kinda has a little play either way but wont go all the way. If so, I usually attempt it 5-10 x's sometimes before it turns. and some times it works on the first time? sometimes not at all. I thought maybe the steering wheel had to be in a specific position and maybe it does idk. but it happens eveyday

[GirlBear]

Originally Posted by GirlBear

aahh, my blazer does that too. kinda has a little play either way but wont go all the way. If so, I usually attempt it 5-10 x's sometimes before it turns. and some times it works on the first time? sometimes not at all. I thought maybe the steering wheel had to be in a specific position and maybe it does idk. but it happens eveyday

not really play either way kinda like its the wrong key though, right?

[Officer Redneck]

Is it an automatic? If so, push the brake, make sure the shifter is all the way forward and try to move the wheel side to side and see if that helps. It works on my '97 when it gets pissy.
By the way, Girlbear that is some awsome artwork.

[BlazerLT]

Give the steering wheel a little tug left and right to loosen it up.

This has happened to my truck from time to time.

[GirlBear]

yeah it'll eventually turn. But its god damned annoying. especially when ur tryin to make a quick getaway.