What to Do When the Key Won't Turn or Open the Lock?

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Here are the specific reasons why the key won't turn or open the lock: 1. Improper steering wheel angle: After starting the vehicle with the key, the steering wheel automatically unlocks. Sometimes, when parking, the steering wheel is positioned at a certain angle where the key can only turn to ignite but not unlock, resulting in the key not turning. You can gently turn the key with your right hand while lightly rotating the steering wheel with your left hand to naturally unlock the steering wheel. 2. Steering wheel lock: When the car is turned off, if the steering wheel is turned left or right or the wheels are not straight when parking, the force can cause the steering wheel to rotate, triggering the self-locking function. The steering lock pin engages with the steering column, making the steering wheel immovable. Even if you insert the key and try to turn it forcefully, it won't budge. This is the vehicle's anti-theft system perceiving a theft risk, thus locking the steering wheel to prevent theft.