What Causes the Car Key to Not Turn When Inserted?

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ElliottDella
07/29/25 3:14pm
Car key not turning reasons are as follows: Steering wheel lock: The vehicle's steering wheel lock is in the locked state. Anti-theft chip malfunction: The anti-theft chip in the vehicle's remote key has malfunctioned. Ignition switch failure: The vehicle's ignition switch has failed. At this time, do not force the key to turn as it may cause the key to break. Solutions for a car key that won't turn are as follows: Unlock the steering wheel: Simply continue to turn the steering wheel slightly in its original position while turning the key. This will release the locked steering wheel and allow the key to turn. Reconfigure the key: If the car key is broken, it becomes more complicated. In such cases, you can go to an auto parts market to find a locksmith to reconfigure the car lock cylinder or visit a 4S shop for reconfiguration.
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