i own a dodge intrepid 2000 and i cannot turn the key on?

Question

it does not turn on i cant turn the key. lights work,,,,, what could be wrong

Answer 1

the lock cyl is is jammed up
take a ball peen hammer hit the center of lock cyl while turning the wheel to the left, re insert the key and try to turn it on .
you will have to get the lock updated new version dosent bind

Answer 2

Jerk the steering wheel back and forth while you are trying to turn the key. Do the wheel kind of hard.

What has happened is that the wheels were turned slightly when the car was last cut off. The steering is putting a little pressure on the ignition safety switch

Answer 3

sometimes u need to move the steering wheel a little, then turn the key at the same time. I dont know why that works but it has for me in the past.

Answer 4

Check the direction of your steering wheel. Sometimes if it is 'locked' the car wont crank. Turn the wheel a little and crank the car simultaneously....
If your lights are not dimming, then it can't be your battery or altinator, but i would have the starter checked.

Answer 5

sometimes your steering wheel gets locked. the only way to unlock it is to turn it hard to a certain direction, then hold it, then turn the keys again. make sure the key is in properly.

Answer 6

key could be worn out. try your spare or get it recut is the first action I would try. Unless your steering lock is bound into the steering wheel(but I am assuming you do wiggle the steering wheel while trying to turn the key.)

Answer 7

Steering wheel, also a common problem is its not fully in park.

Answer 8

just show it a picture of a slim sexy naked women. I'm sure that will turn it on.