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Did every suggested fix. New switch from Australia, new battery, no fault codes. And key still will not release after shutdown without using emergency procedure.
New wrinkle is that the heated seat buttons do not work. Everything else works.
Thoughts? Is there anything downline from the ignition switch that would affect the key release?
Did every suggested fix. New switch from Australia, new battery, no fault codes. And key still will not release after shutdown without using emergency procedure.
New wrinkle is that the heated seat buttons do not work. Everything else works.
Thoughts? Is there anything downline from the ignition switch that would affect the key release?
It's the lock mechanism that may be suffering from corrosion and in much need of lubrication. Some suggest spraying a solvent down the keyhole or at the point of steering lock mechanism, but I strongly advise against spraying any solvent, but instead purchase some foaming WD40 Silicone spray. Lightly spray some down in the keyhole. Once lubricated, massage the key mechanism by inserting the key into the hole and rotating it several times before RUN position. You should hear the "clunk" sound when the key is ready to be removed. That's what you're aiming for. Good luck!
It's the lock mechanism that may be suffering from corrosion and in much need of lubrication. Some suggest spraying a solvent down the keyhole or at the point of steering lock mechanism, but I strongly advise against spraying any solvent, but instead purchase some foaming WD40 Silicone spray. Lightly spray some down in the keyhole. Once lubricated, massage the key mechanism by inserting the key into the hole and rotating it several times before RUN position. You should hear the "clunk" sound when the key is ready to be removed. That's what you're aiming for. Good luck!
It's the lock mechanism that may be suffering from corrosion and in much need of lubrication. Some suggest spraying a solvent down the keyhole or at the point of steering lock mechanism, but I strongly advise against spraying any solvent, but instead purchase some foaming WD40 Silicone spray. Lightly spray some down in the keyhole. Once lubricated, massage the key mechanism by inserting the key into the hole and rotating it several times before RUN position. You should hear the "clunk" sound when the key is ready to be removed. That's what you're aiming for. Good luck!
but if the entire mechanism is new, how will this help. wondering if anything after ignition key module is broken..........
but if the entire mechanism is new, how will this help. wondering if anything after ignition key module is broken..........
You originally said you replaced the "switch" which just one part of the system and mounted on the back side of the lock housing. The part that tends to "lock up" (no pun intended) is the lock mechanism inside the housing. *it's the aluminum part on the left in the image.
You originally said you replaced the "switch" which just one part of the system and mounted on the back side of the lock housing. The part that tends to "lock up" (no pun intended) is the lock mechanism inside the housing. *it's the aluminum part on the left in the image.
Ignition lock housing. Sometimes it's referred to as the lock cylinder.
The lock/ignition system on these cars have three main parts:
1. Starter Switch with RFID transmitter
2. Ignition lock Housing
3. Ignition Switch (mounted on the rear of the lock housing) *the part is a known failure point.
07-19-2024, 07:20 AM
Key stuck question,,,,,,,again.
