Q: Ignition not turning
The ignition switch on my car does not work. The key slides into the ignition, but the starter interlock will not allow the key to turn.I have tried turning the steering wheel to unbind the mechanism, made sure the shifter was placed fully in park, tried both keys, and jiggled the key pins, just in case they were stuck. None of this has worked.
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