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Theft light on and key won’t move

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Old Jul 14, 2020
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Theft light on and key won’t move

So I was checking all my fuses to see why my ac wasn’t working but that is a whole different problem. But when I tried turning back on my truck the key wouldn’t even turn and the theft light was on and flashing with a beeping noise. I’m pretty certain that all my fuses are okay and functional. Can anyone help?
 
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Old Jul 14, 2020
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Reads like your key cylinder is broken
There in "electrical" reason the key wouldn't turn in the lock, that's all a mechanical linkage

There are no electric locks or solenoids in that area of the steering column
Try turning the steering wheel a bit one way then the other way while turning the key, steering lock rod can prevent key from turning
 
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