Ignition won't turn off?

2017 JEEP PATRIOT
156,234 MILES • 4.2L • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROD12345
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I paid a guy to remove my key from my ignition. It won't turn off and release my key.

He said the ignition was fine, it might be the interlock cable.

How do I confirm the real problem without putting the key back in the ignition and risk it getting stuck again.
May 20, 2026 at 12:12 AM
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