Ignition switch/key/wheel lock

2002 HONDA CRV
160,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DKSHONDACRV
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My steering wheel is locked with the front wheels straight and the key will not turn. The steering wheel seems to be tightly locked and doesn't seem to have any give.
Feb 2, 2019 at 8:04 PM
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The steering wheel can be stressed even though the wheels are straight. Please go over this guide:

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

Please run down this guide and report back.
Feb 4, 2019 at 3:41 AM
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