Locked ignition and steering wheel

Tiny
TONY1SAVAGE
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  • 1994 MERCEDES BENZ C220
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 138,000 MILES
This has never happened before, but today I started my car no problems drove and dropped my mom off at work, then I made my way down to Walmart. When I tried to start my car the ignition was locked, so I wiggled the steering wheel back and forth and tapped on the brakes and tried to turn the key and it barely turned and it started up. I drive off about two miles stop at the gas station to get gas, well I try to start the car, well the ignition is stuck again so I tried to wiggle the steering wheel and press the brake, the steering wheel locked up and I didn't manage to get the key to turn, I tried moving the gear shifter a little bit, tried tapping the key in the ignition. I do not know what to do.
Tuesday, April 9th, 2019 AT 5:09 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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This happens when the ignition key tumbler needs to be replaced. Here are diagrams and instructions so you can get the job done and back on the road. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Wednesday, April 10th, 2019 AT 2:49 PM

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