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2005 Kia Optima key will not turn in ignition?

I recently got a 05 kia optima in pretty nice shape other than one problem: When i first got it the key worked fine. VERY QUICKLY it has become harder and harder to use and now I cannot even turn it in the ignition, and it's very hard to unlock the door. This happens with both the original key and the two copies I have (which were made before this problem started). I have tried the trick of turning the steering wheel around while turning the key and thumping the steering wheel while turning. Neither seemed to work. Any ideas?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    You need a new ignition cylinder for your car. Same problem with ma 2000 chevy tahoe.

  • 1 decade ago

    Happens to me sometimes too,

    take your key out to your car right now and stick it in the ignition

    while trying to twist the key wiggle the steering wheel and like (twist! -stop twist!- stop) with the key its kinda hard to explain

    If that was your problem its caused sometimes by turning the wheel after you remove the key

    Source(s): Experience
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