Ignition stuck on

MIKE KILBRIDE

MEMBER
1994 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
3.2L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
62,000 MILES

My ignition will not turn all the way back to shut the car off it is stuck on the on position. I can start it and it stays started, but I cannot turn it off. I bought a new ignition and I got steering wheel off but I cannot get the key ignition to the off position. Do you have any ideas on how to get this to the off position or do I force it out?

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,755 POSTS

Follow these directions:

Remove steering wheel. Refer to Steering and Suspension / Steering / Steering Wheel.
Remove turn signal switch.
Remove buzzer switch.
Turn lock cylinder to Run position, then remove the lock cylinder retaining screw and lock cylinder.

To install, rotate lock cylinder to stop while holding housing. Align cylinder key with keyway in housing, then push cylinder into housing until fully seated.
Install lock cylinder retaining screw.
Install buzzer switch, turn signal switch and steering wheel.

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