Ignition locked!

[Lbhjr69]

Anyone else have this problem? Tried to start the car and the key would not turn. lock & unlock worked on the FOB. Radio and light would come on, the key slid in and out smothly. I just couldnt get the key to turn for about 10 Min.

Finally, i turned the steering wheel as far to the left as possible and the key turned. I dont know if turning the wheel helped or if it randomly worked. all seems to be well now. if it happens again ill take her to the dealer.

[Blackhawk]

Yes, you have to turn the wheel. Happened to me last week.

[gml1998]

Its called torque lock.
It is caused when pressure from the steering system is exerted on the ignition lock cylinder ,usually when the front wheels are turned or up against a curb. Just move
steering wheel back and forth while turning the key.
This can happen on any car.

[Orange5thGen]

It is also sometimes caused by an electrical glitch at least in my 2010 when AAC was installing the full lighting system, I was parked in their garage straight in and man the car had a mind of its own the key would not turn or come out and also the window indexing went crazy.....

Just my experience