Ignition switch

Tiny
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Key will not turn off the car it turn back but the car keeps running. The key is now stuck in the ignition so what do I have to do to fix it?Do you have a diagram that I can look at. Or a step by step instructions to follow?
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 AT 10:27 AM

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Tiny
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Is the tranny in park? Can you shift it?
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Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 AT 10:37 AM
Tiny
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Year the car is in park and it will shift
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Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 AT 10:55 AM
Tiny
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Will the key turn to the lock position? You can kill it by killing spark or fuel. Also, you could kill it by taking negative battery cable loose. I would prefer to kill the engine by spark or fuel.

If there is a problem with the lock cylinder or ignition switch, I can't fix it from here.
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Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 AT 11:10 AM

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