The steering wheel is not locked (still moves past locks), shifter is in PARK and key will not turn. I was told there is a theft device that can lock out the key. I removed the negative battery terminal and the key turned. Hooked the battery back up and tried it twice and all good. Went to get another driver and it locked up again. Took the battery cable off and it still didn't work this time. Kept trying and it finally turned when, as I was putting the cable back on. Drove it home and just worked 2 times OK. Is there a relay that may be hanging up or a switch in the column? If it's a relay, where is it?

OK, I took the column cover off and didn't see any wires going to the lock barrel. If it has anything to do with power, it's in the column. Maybe it was coincidence??? Anyway, while looking at this and removing the cover, I turned the steering wheel 180 degrees around and the wheel locked. I tryed the key again pulling the tension of the locked wheel off, (like you do) and the switch turns better than ever now. Before when it worked, it had a click or stuck spot in it. Now it's very smooth. I'm guessing the steering lock was close to being engaged but the wheel was no where close to the lock position. Getting to the lock position reset the key lock??? I thought the wheel was not locking cuz I could turn the wheel over 1/4 turn without it locking. I don't drive this car, it's my daughters.