1998 Saturn L300 ignition stuck- won't turn with key

1998 SATURN L300
102,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JOSESITO
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The ignition cylinder won't turn when the key is inserted (NOTE: the key is NOT stuck in the cylinder). I've tried jiggling the steering wheel and slightly turning the wheel while trying to turn the ignition cylinder, etc. Any ideas? If not, how can I replace it if the cylinder won't turn?
Dec 17, 2007 at 3:46 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Have the shift interlock system check -could be the shift lock cable or the shift lock solenoid
Dec 17, 2007 at 3:55 PM
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JOSESITO
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I want to do the work myself...but according to what I have read, after disassembling the steering wheel, etc, the key has to be turned in the ignition in order to REMOVE the bad cylinder. But if it won't turn, I'm sort of mystified how I can remove it. I thought maybe someone might have a trick for getting the key to turn. Thanks!
Dec 17, 2007 at 4:55 PM
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