I went to have my truck serviced and the spare key wouldnt work so i went and tried the key I use all the time and the switch wouldnt turn .

after about 10 min it finaly relaced and I could start the truck . the steering wheel wasnt locked . Am idea whats going on with this heading to penn to pick up a car on monday and dont want to get stuck up thier with the yankees .

 

I'd get me an ignition lock cylinder real quick! You have to rotate the ignition lock to get it out or it is a MAJOR job!!!

REMOVAL
The ignition key must be in the key cylinder (1) for cylinder
removal.
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove upper and lower covers (shrouds) from
steering column.
3. Place shifter in PARK position.
4. A retaining pin is located at the underside of the
key cylinder assembly.
a. Rotate key to RUN position.
b. Press in on retaining pin while pulling key cylinder
(1) from ignition switch.

 

Can dodge get one that matches the factory key?

 

Agree! why not talk to the dealership and ask for a key replacement. A friend of mine had encountered the same problem and had paid thousands of dollars to replace the part.

 

If you pull the lock cylinder out before it has to be destroyed to remove it you can get the numbers and positions of the tumblers to key the new switch yourself. The tumblers should come with the lock cylinder if you buy it from the dealer. You just have to key it.

 

you got it man..you just need to key it but i recommend getting a manual on how to do it...there are thousands of them online..