Key won’t turn at all

[CDUNIGAN1981]

So, I am very new to most of this but I would imagine your problem is related to the linkage from your transmission to your steering column.
When you switch gears on your console you should see part of your steering column rotate because of this linkage.

I'm sure someone on here knows way better than I but with my limited understanding this is where I would start.

 

[CDUNIGAN1981]

Ok thanks so my next move should be to replace the ignition switch correct?

Again, many know better than I but I would be sure the linkage between your transmission and steering column is correct before I would worry about replacing anything......

 

[lyndon]

Okay will do thanks

 

[565bbchevy]

So how many times has it been driven since the new trans was installed and is this the first the key gave you any kind of trouble?

 

[lyndon]

Maybe 500 or less miles and yes this is the first time with any key problems. I did just get underneath it and I think the linkage May be loose I was able to pop it in gear with the tab on the side of the transmission but I couldn’t get the tab to go up any further. It’s sitting at a slant so my wife got nervous. Me to but still nothing

 

[TURNA]

If its in park, bang the cylinder into the column with your hand

 

[Tomeal]

If it's sitting on a slant and the wheel is turned and locked in place. Try turning the wheel slightly then turning the key.

 

[Jorge1958]

Grab ahold of the steering wheel and turn it to your left. While your doing that try turning the key.

 

[pontiacgp]

if it is a tilt column try the key with the column full down, full up and in the middle

 

[lyndon]

Thanks guys I replaced the ignition switch and problem solved!