1997 Pontiac Grand Am Ignition

1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM
118,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PDBONNER
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My key will not turn either foward or backward in the key switch. I have giggled the steering wheel back and forth, I have even tried to move the gear shifter. All the lights work, the horn, the key just will not move. I have used my other set of keys, thinking maybe the original key was worn down. It acts like there is no key even in the ignition other than the over head light coming on and the dinging from the car reminding you that your key is in the ignition. What do I do?
Feb 27, 2008 at 3:41 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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unfortunately you have to replace the cylinder. you will have to drill it out if you cant get it to turn at all. sorry
Feb 27, 2008 at 4:34 PM
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