I just put my car and park, and the ignition key wont turn all the way back to release the key. It turns once back, then stops.
I drove it afterwards, used the parking brake, released it, then put it in park again and still, only turns back halfway. Its Sunday, and nobody is open, and I realllllly dont want to leave my key in the car till tomorrow. Help!
My car has 17700 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
Experienced mechanics share their insights in answering this question :
A few things to try.
1 – Wiggle the key in the ignition while trying to turn it.
2 – Move the shifter to neutral and back to park a couple of times, then try to turn it again.
3 – with the car in Park, push the car back and forth, like you were trying to push a car stuck in the snow.
1 – Wiggle the key in the ignition while trying to turn it.
2 – Move the shifter to neutral and back to park a couple of times, then try to turn it again.
3 – with the car in Park, push the car back and forth, like you were trying to push a car stuck in the snow.
If none of this works and you’re located in the United States, call Hyundai Roadside Assistance. The roadside tech may be able to help. If the situation is not resolved still, a certified technician from YourMechanic can come to your home or office, and repair this for you with the following recommended inspection; ignition key is stuck and does not turn.
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Try testing the buttons on your fob to see if its other remote features, like locking or unlocking the doors, still work. If none of the controls on your key fob are functioning, it could be a dead battery or weak signal in the fob itself. Pro tip: Try not to sit on your key fob.
The most usual reason a transponder fails to work would be your battery. With every transponder key, there`s a little battery which aids the communication with the car. Although these batteries are made to endure for a while sometimes, they will fail and run out of juice.
Steering wheel – Most vehicles have a steering lock which locks the steering wheel when the key is removed, sometimes it can malfunction causing the key to not be able to be turned.It can also get stuck in a certain position and sometimes if you jiggle the steering wheel and turn the key at the same time it will enable …
The three main reasons why an ignition key will not turn include: problems with related components, issues with the key itself, and ignition lock cylinder problems. Tip: Always make sure your parking brake is on to keep the vehicle secure when following these steps.
The ignition lock tumblers have fallen down and blocked the key. You can try and get a small thin pick or similar device and try and push the tumbler back up in place and put the key in. If you cannot get it pushed up then the lock cylinder will need replaced.
Remote car key battery issues
Most remote car keys use lithium ion coin batteries, which have a long, but not limitless, shelf life. A dead battery is usually the primary cause of remote car key failure, so should be the first thing you check if your remote car key stops working.
The most likely reason your steering wheel locked up is that you inadvertently engaged the locking bolt. This anti-theft feature prevents the wheel from turning if the engine is started without a key.
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I just put my car and park, and the ignition key wont turn all the way back to release the key. It turns once back, then stops.
ANSWER : A few things to try.
1 – Wiggle the key in the ignition while trying to turn it.
2 – Move the shifter to neutral and back to park a couple of times, then try to turn it again.
3 – with the car in Park, push the car back and forth, like you were trying to push a car stuck in the snow.
1 – Wiggle the key in the ignition while trying to turn it.
2 – Move the shifter to neutral and back to park a couple of times, then try to turn it again.
3 – with the car in Park, push the car back and forth, like you were trying to push a car stuck in the snow.
If none of this works and you’re located in the United States, call Hyundai Roadside Assistance. The roadside tech may be able to help. If the situation is not resolved still, a certified technician from YourMechanic can come to your home or office, and repair this for you with the following recommended inspection; ignition key is stuck and does not turn.
Electrical problems, can’t turn off the vehicle
ANSWER : Hello. From what you describe it would appear that you may have a damaged ignition lock cylinder. Virtually all ignition cylinders are designed to keep prevent you from removing the key if the transmission is not in park. If you were able to remove the key then that may be a sign that the ignition lock cylinder is broken or damaged, which could be why it is loose and making a clicking noise. As the ignition lock cylinder is directly connected to the electronic ignition switch, the component that controls power to the vehicle’s electronics and starting system, an issue with it can result in electrical problems with the vehicle. To restore proper functionality to the vehicle I would recommend a proper diagnosis and replacement of the ignition lock cylinder.
Put key in ignition. Lights and everything come on for a second, then went off as I turned the key. Now no power, key stuck
ANSWER : Hi, thanks for writing in. This sounds like your battery cable connections are corroded or loose at the battery. Try to see if the battery connections are loose by wiggling them and see if power returns. If power returns, then have the cables removed, cleaned, and reconnected to test the battery. Hope this helps and best of luck!
Engine turned off but inside of car still on, now engine won’t turn back on.
ANSWER : Hi there. The symptoms you’re describing with your boyfriend’s 2002 Grand Cherokee appear to be related to a broken or worn out ignition switch or relay. The ignition switch on the inside of the steering column is attached to multiple electronic connections that send signals to a relay box; which in turn, sends the signal to the individual components. The issue could be related to the ignition switch, the relay, or any of the components in between. If you want to have the fault pinpointed in person, I would have this starting issue inspected by a trained professional to ensure that the correct repair is made.
I have a 1993 GMC Suburban and the key will only turn forward like to start. It is in park but the key will not turn back to stop
ANSWER : Hello, thank you for writing in. Your key cylinder, or ignition cylinder, has likely failed. They can also get dirty and collect debris inside that may restrict them from working properly. The best option is to attempt to clean it with electrical cleaner (such as air duster), to try and dislodge anything inside of it. If this does not help, the ignition cylinder will have to be removed and replaced. For more help with replacing the cylinder, contact our service department to schedule an appointment.
I pulled into a parking spot and put my car into park, when I lifted my foot from the brake the car continues forward.
ANSWER : The vehicle transmission did not get back to the park position due to the shift cable came off of the transmission shift linkage. You will need to have a mechanic like one from YourMechanic come to you and check the shift cable connection at the transmission to see if the shift cable bushing broke and let the cable end disengage from the shift linkage. The shift cable may need replaced if the cable end bushing is not available. I recommend a mechanic check the shift cable and replace cable or repair cable end as parts allow.
Key turns in ignition but engine doesn’t turn over
ANSWER : Hello there, many different faults can cause your car to not start when the key is turned. In this case the most likely faults would be a ignition switch, key cylinder, worn key, key transponder failure, or a wiring harness fault. A qualified technician such as one from YourMechanic will be able to diagnose your car not starting and make any repairs required to resolve it.
I put the wrong key in my car and a few weeks later my car just shut down and it will not start I believe it’s the computer but…
ANSWER : Hi there. What had happened is the wrong key set the security to the vehicle. This is to prevent the vehicle from starting with the wrong keys. Try removing the battery cables (+) and (-) for 13 minutes. During that time, put the original key in the ignition and turn it on. Activate everything in the car even though there is no power. Then remove the key and hook up the battery cables. The computer should have reset and reset the security. If the security is still being tripped, then I recommend seeking out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you
