1997 Dodge Truck ignition will not turn

1997 DODGE TRUCK
154,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DFRAPPY
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i put the key in the ignition and will not turn
Jan 6, 2008 at 12:05 PM
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BLACKOP555
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first try another key, that one could be bent or worn. next turn the steering wheel sharply right and try turning it then try turning it left sharply and turning it while maintaining pressure on left and right.

if that dont work try rocking the car while turning it.
Jan 6, 2008 at 1:31 PM
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