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Question posted by kkmwright2000 on December 20th, 2012

Key Won't Turn

I am trying to start my Mariner and the key will not turn. The steering wheel is locked also. I tried to move the shift lever thinking it wasn't in park; that didn't work. Any suggestions?

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