Dodge Caravan can't turn key in ignition
#1
Dodge Caravan can't turn key in ignition
I have a 1998 Dodge grand caravan that I can't get the key to turn in the ignition. I thoughr perhaps the car was not in park or some such, but after some length of time jiggling the key and park selector, I can't get it to budge.
If I didn't know any better I would say I was trying to use my key in someone else's van is just won't turn.
Any suggestions for trying to get this working?
Thanks!
If I didn't know any better I would say I was trying to use my key in someone else's van is just won't turn.
Any suggestions for trying to get this working?
Thanks!
#3
Originally Posted by goldstar
Did you try moving the steering wheel right or left while turning the key? Sometimes it puts a bind on the lock.
#4
It ended being my lock cylinder and was relatively easy to replace. $120 poorer, the van starts like a champ.
Because I could not turn the key to disengage the clip that kept the cylinder in, I attempted to pull the clip out (at suggestion of the dealer and ruined my needle nose pliers) to no avail. I ended up using a drill to drill a hole out of it so I could get a better grip and pull it out. Worked like a champ.
Easy repair and saved myself close to another $200 in labor and tow...
Because I could not turn the key to disengage the clip that kept the cylinder in, I attempted to pull the clip out (at suggestion of the dealer and ruined my needle nose pliers) to no avail. I ended up using a drill to drill a hole out of it so I could get a better grip and pull it out. Worked like a champ.
Easy repair and saved myself close to another $200 in labor and tow...