Key goes in comes right out. Wheel won't turn and ignition is locked won't turn at all

Asked by BSPONTIAC Mar 10, 2018 at 06:28 PM about the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I've. Tried everything wheel turn both ways up down and key comes right out
but ignition is locked won't budge at all how do I unlock it so it will start

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With the key in the ignition switch,use a rubber mallet and hit top of key 2 times (not crazy hard but a good hit) and see if you can turn the key to free up steering wheel.

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