Key will not turn the ignition?

Tiny
RANDY1955
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  • 2005 HYUNDAI SONATA
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I sprayed some key lube stuff in my ignition now it won't turn at all tried moving the steering wheel back and forth still it didn't turn.
Does anyone have any ideas? I would appreciate it.
Thursday, April 25th, 2024 AT 10:10 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like the lock tumbler has fallen apart internally which is common, I would try moving the shifter while working the lock, also I have seen people tap the key with a hammer.

Please check out this guide:

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

If this doesn't work, you can call a mobile locksmith or get a new lock and replace it yourself. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response to the problem so we can see what's going on.

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Friday, April 26th, 2024 AT 10:30 AM
Tiny
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I have tried everything it is not turning. Do you think I could possibly drill it out enough so maybe I could turn the ignition? Thank you
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Sunday, April 28th, 2024 AT 4:25 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Yep, many people do just that, drill the lock out and use a standard screwdriver as the key.
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Monday, April 29th, 2024 AT 5:39 PM
Tiny
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My key will not turn the switch I have done everything and ii isn't working. What I was going to do was maybe I could drill it out enough and maybe get a screwdriver in it and turn it to accessories and then I could pop it out and put a cylinder in it. So what do you think is it possible? Thank You
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Monday, April 29th, 2024 AT 6:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
RANDY1955
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I am going to replace my whole ignition assembly. Can someone tell me will I be able to do this with the steering column in and is there anything else I should know before I do this, I would appreciate it.
Thank you
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Monday, May 20th, 2024 AT 1:00 PM (Merged)
Tiny
KEN L
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Apparently you need to remove the steering column to replace the key lock, here is how in the images below. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Monday, May 20th, 2024 AT 1:17 PM

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