how to start,car ?

1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
250,000 MILES
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CHUCKAA
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Key in ignition, all the way, all inter lites come on, key wont turn,try to turn steering wheel, nothing happens, check fuse;s , ondoor pannel, under hood, battery shows 12.8 v ,E brake on,in park,foot on brake peddle , tried all of these things (replace with new starter)
thank you chuck
Nov 9, 2011 at 8:47 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Chuck:

Try a different key to see if the ignition will turn. I've seen keys wear out.
Nov 9, 2011 at 8:51 PM
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