ignition lock is stuck on off?|The Key is not stuck in the ignition?|

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My ignition lock is stuck on off position the key slides in and out freely but won't turn to any other positions? Example ign, on, start the steering wheel is not locked either? There was no real warning for this malfunction. Any ideas on an easy fix would be great its my work car and I am trying not to stick much money into it.. Thanks