Key stuck in ignition, cannot remove or start truck

[Joe1911]

I just got home from work, and the key in my ignition will not remove. I cannot rotate the ignition back enough to unlock it, it feels jammed. The key rotates fully forward, but the starter turn, nothing happens. WTF?


Really would appreciate any help

[Strõkër~X]

grab ahold of that wheel like your saving you life and turn it hard right and left to try to wiggle the key lose.


if that dont help try it again.....

[lifewitlooie]

yeah what he said. Keep wigglin .

[grabowskimech]

Did you say the engine will start when you cycle the ignition, but you just can't rotate it back far enough to remove the key. Could be key tumbler getting worn out, or maybe the linkage that runs through the steering column to the ignition switch is hooped.

[dustindiesel]

i ususally tap the key on the head with a sm hammer into the lock cyl to loosen the tumblers up and it usually comes out..if ur key tumblers are the problem...sounds like it to me though