Q: Key will not turn in ignition.
I was installing a car audio system, and to do so I have to take off my dash to reach the back of my stereo. so I had to turn my key to "on" but not fully started to take off the dash easier. but when I pulled off my dash, it ripped out my car key out of the ignition while it was still on. I then put the key back in and turned it off and now it will not turn at all.
My car has 155000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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