My 2002 Chrysler Key wont turn and everything is locked what should I do?

Asked by Michelle_Young Dec 02, 2010 at 07:34 PM about the 2002 Chrysler Sebring LX Convertible FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car keys wont turn at all and I dont know what the problem is. I tried everything but the key wont turn, the wheel is lock the car is locked please help

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Armen answered 13 years ago

Try holding the steering wheel to one side or the other while turning the ignition key

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Robert answered 9 years ago

hey i can fix this 1 lol put ur key in ign take a light weight hammer and tap the key like you would a nail inside there is a clip that comes off u can reclip it by tapping the key

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Teetah12 answered 5 years ago

My key will not start my Sebring convertable so I had it towed but they had to pull the gears to tow the car now the gears are moving really easy back and forth is it broke

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Warrenalbert1 answered 4 years ago

Robert, Thank you very much. I was able to hit it hard enough with my hand to get it to turn. The steering wheel was not locked but the automatic gear shift was locked in park. You saved me a tow and a lot of time. Thanks again. Warren

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