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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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My 2000, automatic is acting up again! The key does not turn at all and the wheel does not lock. Have tried to turn wheel in both directions while trying to turn the key, and nudge the gearshift while turning the key... NOTHING!

I hate to have it towed if is something minor. Anyone else ever have this happen? What is the fix?

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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jlow1015
My 2000, automatic is acting up again! The key does not turn at all and the wheel does not lock. Have tried to turn wheel in both directions while trying to turn the key, and nudge the gearshift while turning the key... NOTHING!

I hate to have it towed if is something minor. Anyone else ever have this happen? What is the fix?

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Have you tried another key ?

Also might try cleaning the key with some alchol.
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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A few months back I stopped at a gas station to get some gas. When I got back in the car, the key wouldn't turn. I had to have it towed to the dealer. It ended up being something with a solenoid. Hope you get it figured out.
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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Problem solved...

The reason the key would not turn was a bad ignition lock cylinder.
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by jlow1015
Problem solved...

The reason the key would not turn was a bad ignition lock cylinder.
thanks for posting the solution, good info to pass on
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