My key is stuck in the ignition

2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
132 MILES
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DANE JOKIC
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My key got stock in the ignition. Last night I wanted to turn my car off but I couldn't turn it all the way back to take it out. Out of rage I broke it off the remote that locks/unlocks the car automatically. I can still twist the key to turn it on but the car just shuts off.
What can I do to fix this?
Jan 23, 2012 at 9:14 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check and test the ignition switch and cylinder lock-
Jan 23, 2012 at 9:35 PM
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JACKSPRAT
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Remove the cowling around the top of the steering column. take a small split pin or something similar open it for extra length , turn the key all the way anti clockwise to where it would usually pull out. then turn it about a quarter turn clockwise to where ignition lights come on. looking at the barrel there is a small hole to the side of where the key is inserted. with the barrel in this position the split pin should insert into the hole and pull in a retaining tab allowing the barrel to be removed from the housing.
Jan 24, 2012 at 10:08 AM
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