1996 Pontiac Sunfire ignition will not turn

1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
136,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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1996 Pontiac Sunfire mileage: 136,000. When I put the key in the ignition it will not turn. The key is not broken and will go in and out freely. A friend said that my car may have an anti-theft device that locks the ignition if someone tries to put the wrong key in it (my mother borrowed the car), is that a possibility? If it is, how do I get it unlocked? If it isn't, what else could be the problem?
Oct 19, 2010 at 11:00 PM
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Try putting the key in the ignition and turn the key while turning or rocking the steering wheel left and right. The steering wheel lock sometimes binds the ignition switch. If that doesn't work you will need to replace the ignition switch.
Oct 19, 2010 at 11:02 PM