Q: The car wont start because the ignition lock is jammed, can i fix it without buying a new ignition lock or repair kit?

asked by on July 19, 2016

the stearing wheel isnt locked but the car wont start because i believe the ignition lock is jammed. Can i fix the issie without buying a new ignition lock or repair kit?

My car has 160000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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