Steering wheel locked, brakes locked, and ignition key won't turn?

Wow has this car given me headaches, anyways I just recently replaced the alternator and I drove around for about an hour. After I get home I park the car and lock the steering wheel as always so I can put the club on. Later I come back out and try to turn on the car but the ignition key won't turn, my steering wheel won't unlock and for some weird reason my brakes locked up too. What happened?

96 Honda Accord EX

Make sure you've got the shifter completely in park. Try to wiggle it because if its slightly away from the full park position, it will cause your problems.Wiggle the steering wheel too.

Previous answer is rude. Why?

Yea, wiggle the gear shifter with your foot on the brake, make sure it is fully in park, then tun the key whilst giving the steering wheel a firm tug left and right.

You really ought to be riding a donkey pulling a cart since you're not adroit enough to unlock the steering wheel. Do all other family members share an exceptionally low level of IQ as you?

Thank you so much. This saved our night!

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