for some reason the key wont turn. the steering wheel lock is on. no matter how i turn the steering wheel to release the lock, the key wont turn at all. first time this has happened to me. any ideals or suggestions?

 

wont turn to on? or wont come out? is ur gear in park? keep turning steering wheel and turn the key together.

 

turn the steering wheel clockwise. It should only move about an inch. hold it at that position and turn the key.

 

the key wont turn at all when i put it in, ive tried every gear, every steering wheel position.

 

Makes zero sense. If the steering wheel lock is on you need to turn the wheel & the key at the same time to unlock it.
Does the key go in & come out ok?

 

yes i know how to unlock the steering wheel lock, i do it all the time. the key does come in and out no problem. once its in i cant turn it at all. tried spraying shitload of wd40. key still wont turn. this makes zero sense to me too but luckily my car is just parked at home.

 

Do you have another key to use? Like the valet key? Maybe there's something wrong with the key.
Time to get a locksmith.

 

tried all 3 keys already it wont turn

 

pins in the cylinder might possibly be damaged. did you accidentally put another key in it and try to start it?

 

i need a clutch

 

What? It's an '01 what does a clutch have to do with anything?

 

he is attempting to hijack.

RTizzo i'd recommend posting in the 1g cl forum - they had a lot of issues with ignition cylinders, etc...and they might be better able to help u diagnose your problem if it's something along those lines. GL

 

If all 3 keys don't work, then something is wrong with the cylinder.

 

Your IGN. cylinder is worn out...
-1 put key in ignition
-2 get hammer and tap it from behind and then try