Wondering why your key won’t turn in the ignition? For many vehicles, once you remove the key, the steering wheel, if turned or bumped, will lock. This is made as a theft deterrent. Many folks though panic if they accidentally lock the wheel when leaving the car, then find the ignition appears to be locked when they re-insert the key and try to start it. To overcome this is simple – grab the wheel with one hand and wiggle back and forth while attempting to turn the key. The steering wheel will quickly unlock and the car will start.