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We have a 2002 olds alero - the key will not turn in the ignition switch. We were trying to move the key slightly to be able to move the shift lever, with no luck. Tim

Submitted: 319 days ago.

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2002 Alero

Already Tried:
Key will not turn in the ignition:

We have tried depressing the brake pedal, and moving the shift lever out of park - neither will allow us to be able to turn the key to the start position - thanks, Tim

Posted by supertech 319 days ago.

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Hi my name is John.

Try tapping on the end of the key with a plastic hammer several time while tring to turn the ignition key

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We have a 2002 olds alero - the key will not turn in the ignition switch. We were trying to move the key slightly to be able to move the shift lever, with no luck. Tim

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2002 Alero Already Tried: Key will not turn in the ignition: We have tried depressing the brake pedal, and moving the shift lever out of park - neither will allow us to be able to turn the key to the start position - thanks, Tim

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Hi my name is John. Try tapping on the end of the key with a plastic hammer several time while tring to turn the ignition key

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2002 Alero

Already Tried:
Key will not turn in the ignition:

We have tried depressing the brake pedal, and moving the shift lever out of park - neither will allow us to be able to turn the key to the start position - thanks, Tim

Hi my name is John.

Try tapping on the end of the key with a plastic hammer several time while tring to turn the ignition key