# Key Won't Work In Ignition

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-wont-work-in-ignition/36170>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** plymouth, keys, ignition, steering, locks\
**Created:** [September 5, 2009, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-wont-work-in-ignition/36170 "2009-09-05T18:05:43Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
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**Author:** ![WineGuy09](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/90ced4/32.png) [@WineGuy09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WineGuy09)\
**Post date:** [September 5, 2009, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-wont-work-in-ignition/36170/1 "2009-09-05T18:05:43Z")

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I’ve got a vintage Mopar vehicle that’s suddenly developed a recalcitrant ignition lock.  
  
  
  
 I can’t key the key to turn on the ignition. I’ve jiggled the key in the ignition, played with the tranny shifter, sprayed WD-40 into the lock, all to no avail.  
  
  
  
 Any suggestions?