2000 Chevy Impala key will not turn

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MSM0193
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Electrical problem
2000 Chevy Impala

hello, i think i have a serious problem with my car. I drive an 2000 impala LS. It is in decent condition, and I take good care of it. My problem is that i cant get my key to turn in the ignition. Normaly when this problem hapened in the past I woud just keep trying to turn the key for a couple minutes nd it would eventualy start. This time it wont. I have tried moving the steering wheel, spraying it with wb-40, diconnecting and then reconnecting the battery. I also checked and there is nothing in the ignition keeping the key from going in all the way. Also, I tried to lck, unlock doors with keyless and manuall entry. nothing eems to work. I read the owners manual and i dont think that my anti-theft system is engaged. I am out of ideas, if you have any it would really help!
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:15 AM
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RHALL77
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if the key wont trun there is a problem in the lock cylinder and a dealer or your local shop may have to get it out and replace it for you. You can try to calll a locksmith but i dont think they can reprogram it for you if they do
Dec 22, 2008 at 9:38 AM
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