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darley
Nov 16, 2009, 12:04 PM
I have a 2002 ford windstar. My key will not turn. The steering, brakes, and gear shift are all locked. I have tried turning the wheel back and forth. No luck. I have tried rocking it. No luck. Yesterday a friend bumped hard underneath the steering wheel and finally it cranked. After turning it back off I'm back to the same problem.

jaya_vemu
Jan 31, 2010, 04:07 PM
I have 2000 dodge caravan & my key won't turn in the ignition.

TxGreaseMonkey
Jan 31, 2010, 04:09 PM
Try spraying key and lock with WD-40.

runamuk
Jan 31, 2010, 04:31 PM
Hi Jaya,

This has happened to me many times. Try putting the key in the ignition but don't turn it but turn the steering wheel or (giggle) it really back and forth and as your giggling the wheel try to see if the key then turns.. I hope this works for you. Good Luck!
Ps. Sometime it is something ridiculous like a safety feature. Maybe one of your doors or door locks are stuck.. just a thought

runamuk
Jan 31, 2010, 04:35 PM
Sorry Jaya, I thought this was your problem. I see that is was Darley. I'll get it eventually! LOL
Thanks