Why does my key get stuck in the ignition Subaru Impreza?
One of the most likely culprits for a stuck ignition key is the steering wheel locking mechanism. When a vehicle is parked, the steering wheel can lock. That’s great for theft prevention, but it also prevents the key from turning or being removed from the ignition switch.
Why is my Subaru Impreza key stuck in the ignition?
If your Subaru Impreza’s battery doesn’t have enough voltage to properly engage the safety mechanisms that leave your key stuck in the ignition can cause the issue. Here are ways that you can get your Impreza’s key free. This is our recommended order to do them in. Is the battery charged? If the vehicle still starts it should be fine.
Why does my car not Park when I Turn on the ignition?
If you have an owners manual, please read the pages concerning the ignition switch and/or shifter, there may be a similar work-around written in there. The cause ‘could’ be a faulty neutral switch. Yes even though you can’t remove the ignition key from anywhere else but Park, it also acts as an interlock.
How do you get the ignition key out of a Subaru XV?
First the issue in getting the key out. Not sure of the XV’s but previous Subaru’s had a small hole below the ignition in the lower steering wheel cover. By placing a small screwdriver or similar device in the hole and pressing caused a release to be activated allowing you to remove the key.
How to get the key out of the ignition?
How to Get Key Unstuck: Subaru Impreza 1 Make Sure You Have Voltage. Is the battery charged? 2 Wiggle the Steering Wheel. Give the wheel a wiggle while lightly trying to turn the key out of the ignition. 3 Shifter Issues. Make sure your Impreza is in park. 4 Lubricate the Key. 5 Trouble Codes. …
If your Subaru Impreza’s battery doesn’t have enough voltage to properly engage the safety mechanisms that leave your key stuck in the ignition can cause the issue. Here are ways that you can get your Impreza’s key free. This is our recommended order to do them in. Is the battery charged? If the vehicle still starts it should be fine.
If you have an owners manual, please read the pages concerning the ignition switch and/or shifter, there may be a similar work-around written in there. The cause ‘could’ be a faulty neutral switch. Yes even though you can’t remove the ignition key from anywhere else but Park, it also acts as an interlock.
First the issue in getting the key out. Not sure of the XV’s but previous Subaru’s had a small hole below the ignition in the lower steering wheel cover. By placing a small screwdriver or similar device in the hole and pressing caused a release to be activated allowing you to remove the key.
How to Get Key Unstuck: Subaru Impreza 1 Make Sure You Have Voltage. Is the battery charged? 2 Wiggle the Steering Wheel. Give the wheel a wiggle while lightly trying to turn the key out of the ignition. 3 Shifter Issues. Make sure your Impreza is in park. 4 Lubricate the Key. 5 Trouble Codes.
What do I do if my car key is stuck in the ignition?
Jiggling the key – Another easy method for removing a stuck key is to push down on the key cylinder with your left index finger while simultaneously jiggling the key with your right hand. This can loosen the grasp of the springs and pins located inside the cylinder and allow the key to slide out.
Can a car key get stuck in the ignition?
A key getting stuck in your Impreza’s ignition is not the most common problem. You can go the whole life of the vehicle and this typically won’t happen. Here are some of the most common reasons why the key would get stuck in the ignition. They are presented somewhat in the order of most likely to least likely to be the cause.
Where is the ignition switch on a Subaru Outback?
Click to expand… The switch is in the shifter, the solenoid is attached to the lock. If you’re going to work on your car, I highly recommend you download the Factory Service Manual. A 3-day subscription to the Subaru Technical Information System is $35 and allows access to that and a lot more.