key will not turn to accessories position

2008 KIA OPTIMA
116,000 MILES • 2.1L • 4 CYL
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WILLIEWASH1956
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Key will not turn on. Tried wiggling steering wheel and other methods, also a new key made. Still cannot get key to turn. The gear shift goes to drive, neutral and back to park again. Sprayed wd40 although without straw mechanism into lock. If tumblers is problem ca not get cylinder out if it will turn to accessories position.
Jun 25, 2020 at 7:40 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

What position is the key in? If you are able to shift through the gears, it can't be in the off position.

Also, did this happen all at once or have you been noticing changes in how it was working?

Let m know.
Joe
Jun 25, 2020 at 7:47 PM
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