Ignition Won't Turn When You Turn the Key?
Key slides in fine, but the ignition itself won't budge.
When the key goes in normally but the ignition cylinder itself won't rotate, it's typically a mechanical issue inside the ignition - often the steering wheel is locked against it, or the cylinder mechanism has worn out or seized.
A few quick things worth noticing before we arrive:
Yes, that's one of the most common causes - a locked steering column can make the ignition feel stuck even though nothing is actually broken.
In most cases yes, we carry the tools and parts to service or replace ignition cylinders on standard passenger vehicles at your location.
No - a locked steering column or a cylinder that just needs servicing is common, not a full ignition switch replacement.