key won't turn

key won't turn

hey guys i got a problem. Hopefully a easy fix. I went to visit my parents today when I went to leave my key wouldn't turn. I know it isn't the steering wheel lock because I can get that to lock and unlock. The key won't even get to the acc position. Its just stuck. I tried a different key because my mom has the originals just in case I need them and those keys didn't help. I tried wiggling etc and nothing. I know the key is recognized because when I have the key in there it makes the key in ignition sound because my door is open. I manually put my car in neutral then back to park hoping the car wasn't sitting in park properly and nothing. Any suggestions? Is there a DYI for this type of fix? Any help is very appreciated. ooooh its a 1998 corolla btw. Thanks in advance.

Sounds like a bad ignition lock cylinder to me

How can you get the steering to unlock if you can't turn the key?

Definitly sounds crazy .... Try squirting some PB blaster or WD40 in it

pour a drop of brake/clutch fluid into it,itll dissolve and dirt or crap in the barrel

this works great for sticky door locks too

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