Look inside at the key cylinder with flashlight.
Car key barrel not turning.
If that doesn t work check the battery.
Also known as a key cylinder the ignition lock cylinder is another area that could be causing issues with a key turning over.
Some vehicles with an automatic transmission do not enable the key to turn unless it is in park or neutral.
Clean any debris or dirt off of the key then re insert it and try again.
Below are the two most common problems associated with the ignition lock cylinder and the key not turning.
The most common reason that a car key will not turn is that the steering wheel has locked.
Make sure you re in park mode before trying to turn the key.
Turn the steering wheel.
If the transmission lever was left in gear move the lever to park or neutral.
Another reason why the ignition will not go on when your key is inside is because the car may be in another gear.
If it was left in gear your transmission will not allow the key to turn.
If the lever appears to be in park try moving the lever a little in case it is not fully seated in gear.
An obstruction inside the key cylinder will not allow the key to turn the ignition properly.
A very prevalent cause when a car key won t turn in the ignition is that the keyway of.