Ignition Key Cannot Turn or Sticks in Any Position for Buick Regal 1998

The actuator rod is bent or restricted.

1. Inspect the actuator rod.
2. Replace as needed. Refer to Steering Column Housing - Disassemble (Floor Shift) or Steering Column Housing - Disassemble (Column Shift).

There are burrs on any of the following components:

1. Inspect the components.
2. Service the components as needed. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Lock Housing Assembly - Disassemble (Floor Shift) or Lock Housing Assembly - Disassemble (Column Shift).

Any of the following components are damaged:

1. Inspect the components.
2. Replace the components as needed.

There is a distorted coupling slot in the rack.

The housing to cover is misaligned.

1. Inspect the housing.
2. Service the components as needed. Refer to Steering Column Housing - Disassemble (Floor Shift) or Steering Column Housing - Disassemble (Column Shift).

The ignition switch mounting bracket is bent.

1. Inspect the bracket.
2. Replace the bracket as needed. Refer to Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

The shift linkage is maladjusted.

1. Inspect the shift linkage.
2. Replace the shift linkage as needed. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .

The rack preload spring is broken or deformed.

Replace the rack preload spring as needed. Refer to Steering Column Housing - Disassemble (Floor Shift) or Steering Column Housing - Disassemble (Column Shift).

The sector shaft is bent.

Replace the sector shaft as needed. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .