Key gotta turn BEFORE dash lights will turn on.
Grasp steering wheel with left hand - ‘forcefully’ rock steering wheel back and forth while turning key with right hand.
Move steering wheel LEFT TO RIGHT while turning key.
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The steering wheel lock mechanism has likely got everything bound up - rocking steering wheel should free up lock and allow key to turn.
Move steering wheel LEFT TO RIGHT while turning key.