ignition switch won't turn

[HandyAndy00]

2003 Regal,LS 3.8L Supercharged, ignition switch won't turn.
This all started when my wife went to a local store, stopped
the car, and a restart failed. Then she couldn't remove
the key. Calling a service for a jump restarted the car. After
returning home the key could be removed. The next morning the
car wouldn't start nor could the key be removed. The following
day a new battery was installed the key was removed and now
the ignition switch won't turn. Two keys tried no luck. They
are clean and not worn. Less than 40K miles on the vehicle.
Also, the steering wheel has very little side-to-side motion.
Question, other than a bad ignition cylinder, what mechanical
or electrical subsystems could cause this?

 

[afireinside7710]

This particular forum is for 2011 and newer Buick Regals. I think you are looking for this forum: http://buickforums.com/forums/forums/17-Buick-Regal-Forum

 

[atomicbee]

yes wrong forum but try to cycle the car from park to drive to see if that gets it out, could be sign of slack in shifter cable.Remove the square rubber cover under the lock and locate the silver plunger near the lock but towards the front of the car and gently push the plunger up to get the key out. Gm had a recall on the Cobalts for this type of issue so I placed a 1 inch long pin into the hole and duck taped in place until I could get it fixed-Good Luck!