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Ignition Switch Jammed Ignition Switch Stuck Ignition Switch Will Not Turn ON Helpful Information In extreme conditions such as high mileage or a keychain adorned with many ornaments the ignition key can wear causing the key not to work. If the door key is same as the ignition key, the door tumbler can be removed and copied if no frequency chip is installed. Dirt and debris inside the key lock can cause the tumbler assembly to stick and jam, not allowing one or more of the key followers to operate. To service a key lock tumbler, spray pressurized air along with an aerosol cleaner into the lock assembly, once clean apply a light lubricant to the tumbler. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission utilize an interlock cable that prevents the transmission to be moved from the park position. Though rare, if the gear shift selector is not completely in park it can cause the ignition switch to jam. Step by step guide on how to repair an automotive ignition switch th...