# 2003 SAAB 9-3 (Conv.) Ignition Problems

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saab-9-3-conv-ignition-problems/8422>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [December 17, 2007, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saab-9-3-conv-ignition-problems/8422 "2007-12-17T18:19:21Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![HowSwedeItIs.CT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/67e7ee/32.png) [@HowSwedeItIs.CT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HowSwedeItIs.CT)\
**Post date:** [December 17, 2007, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saab-9-3-conv-ignition-problems/8422/1 "2007-12-17T18:19:21Z")

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I am unable to turn my key from the lock position in my ignition. I can’t do anything - not even adjust gear shift to be sure it is in park. I tried to manipulate the steering wheel, too. no go. any advice?

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**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\
**Post date:** [December 17, 2007, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saab-9-3-conv-ignition-problems/8422/2 "2007-12-17T19:37:56Z")

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Try the brake as well.