Q: Keys won't turn in ignition
I have tried jiggling key in slot, jiggling steering wheel, foot on brake. Battery is OK because headlights turn on. Car has not been started in three weeks. Have had problem in the past, Each time jiggling key in slot eventually has worked. Not this time.
My car has 88000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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