Oh no, you went to get out of your car but
realized the key get stuck in the ignition. This is a frustrating situation, to
say the least. But the good news is that you ended up here. Were you searching online
for help because you can’t remove your car key from the ignition? If this is
what you brought you here, then we are confident you will be happy because we
can provide the information that you need about ignition
cylinder problems. Or you might even have a problem with your key.
Either way, we hope that the provided information will prove helpful for you.
At Top
Notch Locksmith LLC, we serve customers in Marietta,
GA. We want to get you back on the road without you having to spend
a lot of money when it is not necessary to do so. If you are in our service
area just get on the phone with us for a free consultation or for a price quote
for ignition cylinder replacement or broken key extraction. Or maybe you just
want to figure this out for yourself. If this is the case, read on! We might be
able to save you from calling a locksmith.
We get calls often from customers who try to
remove the key from their ignition, and then realize that the key, for some
reason or another, will not budge. There are a couple of things you can
initially try to see if they work. For example, try removing your key but do so
very gently. Start the engine again and then turn it off. Or wiggle the
steering wheel while pulling the key lightly, without too much force, at the
same time. If these things don’t work, keep reading.
First things first: Figure out why the key won’t come out.
You are going to want to know why or what is
causing the key to be stuck. Figuring out this information will help you to
decide which steps to take next. The problem could be as simple as wear and
tear on the ignition cylinder – this might be the case if the car is old or if
the key is, consequently, old. This is something a locksmith is able to take
care of for you. As previously mentioned, the steering wheel being in the wrong
position could be the issue. In this case, you just have to adjust its
position. Another reason the car key could be stuck would be because it has
broken off in the ignition. The problem might point to the ignition cylinder or
to the key. You might want to have a locksmith come out to take a look.
Below, find more information on what could be
causing the key to be stuck in the ignition.
The Car Key is No Longer in Good Shape
A car key can eventually become damaged. How?
Well, maybe every day you toss your keys on the counter after work. Or maybe
you use your key to do things like open boxes which you are not supposed to do.
Your car key serves one purpose, and that is to operate your vehicle. Using it
in other ways can cause problems. Try cleaning the ignition lock to see if this
might work. You could also gently try to remove the key. But if the key has
become damaged, you are going to want a new one. Again, a locksmith can help
with this. If you can see noticeable damage, absolutely have the key replaced.
The Steering Wheel is Not in the Proper Position
When the key is taken out of the ignition, the
car should stop running assuming it was properly shut off. If the steering
column is locked and pressure is on the ignition switch, you might have an
issue. But it’s easy to fix. Just gently turn the steering wheel from side to
side to loosen the key, while pulling on the key at the same time. This might
be the fix that you need. Obviously, you can’t just leave your key in the
ignition cylinder. You won’t want to run into work with it stuck in there, or
go into your home knowing it’s right there in your vehicle. So you need to fix
it right away!
