key keeps getting stuck

[Covo_86]

Hey guys so my key keeps getting stuck in my ignition. anyone know how i can fix this and does anyone else have this problem it happens every time i try to take the key out and it's only been happening since yesterday.

[humfrz]

You might try dabbing a bit of silicone on the key and inserting & extracting several times to losen up the tumblers.......

Also, try "jiggling" the steering wheel a bit while pulling out the key.

humfrz

Back in the day, we would just squirt some 3in1 oil in the ignition lock, heat up the key with a Zippo cigarette lighter and stick er in.

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by humfrz

You might try dabbing a bit of silicone on the key and inserting & extracting several times to losen up the tumblers.......

Also, try "jiggling" the steering wheel a bit while pulling out the key.

humfrz

Back in the day, we would just squirt some 3in1 oil in the ignition lock, heat up the key with a Zippo cigarette lighter and stich er in.

Great advice, my wife couldn't agree more

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Covo_86

tried jiggling the wheel it didn't work sometimes it comes it just takes time. just weird the car only has 8000 miles thought it was more common with older cars i'll try the silicone. thank you

That reminds me of a story (ya I know .... ).

Back in 1970 I bought a brand new MGB-GT (in BRG). Yep, I terrorized most all of the curvy back roads around Santa Cruz, CA.

A feature on that car was that when you pulled the key out and turned the steering wheel a bit, the steering column would lock (an anti-theft feature).

Well, one day, in the mail, I received a re-call notice. I was to carefully bring my MG back to the dealership to have the steering column lock replaced.

What had happened on several cars, was that the steering column would lock when the wheel was turned ..... with the key in the ignition ..... WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD .....

Now THAT was a "careful" drive to the dealership the next day ....

Yes, it's past time for my meds and nap ....


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

Great advice, my wife couldn't agree more

......but....but.....where does the Zippo lighter fit in .....


humfrz

[ilpad]

Could have something to do with the steering wheel lock. I had that problem on my old 911 and had to turn the steering wheel a little to get it to release my key.

[Boxer486]

BRZ, 10 series, monogram or RS1.0


I'll never buy a new car that uses keys in the ignition again. Probably doesn't help, sorry.

[Covo_86]

Originally Posted by ilpad

Could have something to do with the steering wheel lock. I had that problem on my old 911 and had to turn the steering wheel a little to get it to release my key.

yeah that's what i though i tried that and it didn't work just a little strange i'll figure it out

[Covo_86]

Originally Posted by Boxer486

BRZ, 10 series, monogram or RS1.0


I'll never buy a new car that uses keys in the ignition again. Probably doesn't help, sorry.

probably shouldaa went with the push button start haha

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by humfrz

......but....but.....where does the Zippo lighter fit in .....


humfrz

Hmm I'll have to think long...and hard...about that one.

[steve99]

Originally Posted by Covo_86

Hey guys so my key keeps getting stuck in my ignition. anyone know how i can fix this and does anyone else have this problem it happens every time i try to take the key out and it's only been happening since yesterday.

You could wipe on a small amount of lubricant onto key.

However if you drop your keys when they hit the ground it can cause small burrs on the key that then makes it stick in lock, use a fine sandpaper or wire brush to remove any burrs (don't grind off and make it all smooth though )

[Covo_86]

Originally Posted by steve99

You could wipe on a small amount of lubricant onto key.

However if you drop your keys when they hit the ground it can cause small burrs on the key that then makes it stick in lock, use a fine sandpaper or wire brush to remove any burrs (don't grind off and make it all smooth though )

yeah i'm gonna try the spare key out

[humfrz]

I appreciate the positive reinforcements for the suggestions in post #2........


humfrz

[dannyboy8793]

Also if you have a lot of keys on your same key chain all the weight could affect your key, people don't seem to realized that when you have 3 lbs of weight on your key chain it does where out your key a lot faster and could break in your ignition.
And also I agree with ilpad it could be something with your wheel lock, so if the lube doesn't work, I would have it checked out before you sleep in your car because you can't get the key out. good luck.