Chad;
        If you turn the steering wheel, on most cars, while the key is
out of the ignition; you will encounter a spot where the wheel locks.
This is a built in anti theft device. If the wheel is locked you may have
to jiggle it while you turn the key to unlock.

Drive Safely & Happy Holidays
Ken Lewis    <Kernersville,NC>
86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe
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On Thu, 7 Dec 2000 21:22:23 -0800 T Berk <tberk@MINDSPRING.COM> writes:
>> Chad wrote:
>>
>> the key to start my van will not turn in the ignition switch, its
>> never done this before....what do I do????
>> Chad
>
>
>
>Try to 'wiggle' it around as you turn GENTLY. Brute force will only
>serve to bend your key.
>
>You can also spray some WD-40 or other light oil in there, Don't use
>Graphite because unlike door locks, this one carries electricity and
>graphite can conduct.
>
>You might let the spray soak awhile and then with the key inserted,
>lightly tap on the side of the housing. This might free up something
>sticking.
>
>Oh, and is your steering wheel turned all the way to one side or in a
>way so as to put tension on the steering column lookout? you might try
>to turn the wheel back to a slightly free position as you work the key
>in it's lock.
>
>hth,
>TBerk

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