1998 Dodge Caravan ignition lock switch

George,
I have the same model & year Caravan, and have had a similar issue. Though am not a mechanic and haven't actually had it repaired yet due to tight funds, I was advised to put some graphite powder on the key and then insert the key & jiggle it a little and most of the time (for me) it will loosen things up and the key will turn and I'm good to go! I know my keys are bent somewhat as I realize I'm always in a hurry & not pulling the key out straight, but just thought I'd tell you about this (possible) temporary fix.
Good luck!

--Jerry

Dear Jerry32:

Thanks for your reply. I found my Haynes manual and it told me what to do. It states that you have to put your key in and turn it to the run position and use a screw driver to push in on the lip and the cylinder will come out. My problem was that the key would not turn, so I took a plier and screw driver and hit the lip and then the key turned and then the cylinder came out. I hear you on the FUNDS ISSUE. I'm an electrician, business is dead. Autozone has it listed for $14.99. I will check it out tomorrow. In the mean time I did what you said about the graphite, and it's working.
Thanks for your quick reply and good luck to you on the funds issue.
Gg1328