locked steering wheel

2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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ELTON HOWARD
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Steering problem 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 300000 miles

The steering wheel locked up and need to know how to unlock it.
Sep 12, 2010 at 1:43 AM
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Hello,

It could be one of a few problems, First follow this guide to go over the obvious.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/ignition-switch-wont-turn-stuck

But is it probably becasue the key is worn out and needs replacement, here is some guides (BELOW) to help you get the problem fixed.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

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