What Causes the Car Key to Be Unable to Turn?

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VonAngelina
07/30/25 2:19am
Car key cannot be turned due to the following reasons: 1. Issues with the vehicle's fuel and electrical circuits, requiring inspection of the vehicle's electrical and fuel systems. 2. Problems with the vehicle's electrical circuit. 3. Activation of the steering wheel's automatic locking function, which is an anti-theft feature set up for the vehicle's security. Below are solutions for unlocking the steering wheel: 1. To unlock the steering wheel, first insert the mechanical key, press the vehicle's brake pedal, and then turn the steering wheel. Although the steering wheel is in a locked state, it can still be slightly turned. 2. While turning the steering wheel, simultaneously turn the key to complete the steering wheel unlocking procedure. At this point, the vehicle can be started normally.
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