ignition switch

1996 MERCURY SABLE
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ESMITH42554
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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?
May 7, 2013 at 10:27 AM
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JDL
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Is the tranny in park? Can you shift it?
May 7, 2013 at 10:37 AM
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ESMITH42554
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year the car is in park and it will shift
May 7, 2013 at 10:55 AM
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JDL
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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.
May 7, 2013 at 11:10 AM
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