Ignition locked up

2001 DODGE DURANGO

1,900 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

TARANW92

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Can't turn the steering wheel at all, can't turn the key either. power running through the car still and can't shift to make sure car is in park fully.

Jul 1, 2019 at 2:33 AM

STRAILER

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Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can see what's going on? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response.

This guide may help:

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

Please run down this guide and report back.

Jul 2, 2019 at 10:42 AM

TARANW92

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Once I tapped the back of the key a couple of times it turned. I'm thinking it might be my ignition switch.

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Jul 3, 2019 at 5:36 AM

STRAILER

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Thanks for the video. this is common when the ignition tumbler needs to be replaced. here are diagrams and instructions on how to replace the part. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Jul 3, 2019 at 6:18 AM