Key will not turn while in ignition?

2003 SATURN L200
142,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Key won't turn while in the ignition. Tried wiggling the steering wheel to get the key to turn and it won't. Does anyone know what it could be?
Jul 31, 2023 at 9:37 AM
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Yes, this happens when the key lock falls apart internally. Here is how to change it out I would get a new key and lock that is preprogrammed you can get a preprogrammed unit by searching Google or Ebay.

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

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Jul 31, 2023 at 5:09 PM
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