Check this out, sounds like you have the same problem as I had.
You can't "... push down on the push lock pin to release the lock assembly from the steering column" if the bolt is jammed in the extended position.
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Grant
Arctic Silver 2000 Boxster S - bought with a broken engine, back on the road with the engine replaced
Green 2000 Boxster 5-speed and 1978 928 auto
1987 924S 5-speed (Sold) - Blue 2000 Boxster 5 spd (Sold)
Thank you, that was a big help! Got the whole ignition off, lubed, and working. Just waiting for the electric switch part to come in so the key returns to run from start.
Starts and runs, just need to work on this weird idle...