Why can't the ignition key be turned?

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VanKira
07/30/25 8:44am
It should be caused by the steering wheel lock. When the car key is inserted, the vehicle cannot be started. Here is the relevant information: 1. Steering wheel lock: After parking, turning off the engine, and pulling out the key, if the steering wheel is rolled again, the steering lock and steering column will automatically engage, thereby locking the steering wheel. Just continue to turn the steering wheel a little in its original position while turning the key, and the locked steering wheel can be released. 2. Principle: The principle is that the rotation of the key controls a steel pin through a spring. After the key is pulled out, as long as the steering wheel is turned, the steel pin will pop into a pre-drilled hole and then lock the steering wheel to ensure that it cannot be turned. When the steering wheel is locked, the steering wheel cannot be turned, the key cannot be turned, and the car cannot be started, thereby achieving anti-theft.
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