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Question posted by ghow on June 30th, 2012

I Can't Get The Key Out Of The Ignition....car Is Running..what Now

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Answer #1: Posted by FullWolfMoon on June 30th, 2012 9:18 PM
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It sounds like something to do with the ignition switch for sure. Try jiggling the key. Usually it's some little barings inside the ignition that are out.

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Owner's Manual - Page 85

...-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ...2-20 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ...2-21 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-22 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-22 Ignition ...Transmission) ...2-36 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-36 Engine Exhaust ...2-37 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...2-38 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ...
Owner's Manual - Page 91

... vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn on and remain on while the engine is low on remote starting of remote starts between ignition cycles with the key is running. For example, some local communities may restrict the use the remote start feature if your vehicle has the remote start the engine from...
Owner's Manual - Page 92

...8226; Two remote vehicle starts have already been provided. • Insert the vehicle's key into the ignition switch and turn off the engine after a remote start: The remote vehicle start feature ...ignition switch must be used again before the remote start procedure can be turned to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF. 2-8 After your vehicle's engine has been started two times using the key...
Owner's Manual - Page 101

...are located on page 2-25. 2-17 Press the switch to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is dangerous for many reasons, children or ...control the passenger and rear windows. Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children. Pull up on the front edge of the windows. The power windows work when the ignition has been turned to lower the window. The windows...
Owner's Manual - Page 106

... on it will turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds of your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Following break-in the ignition and start , see your vehicle and more information. Insert the key to restart your engine if you lose or damage...
Owner's Manual - Page 107

... will lock the steering column and result in P (Park) to turn it from right to left while turning the key to shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the brake pedal must be in a loss of the electrical accessories. If this does not work, then...
Owner's Manual - Page 108

... For vehicles with the engine off, the battery could be drained. R (ON/RUN): This is the position in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ RUN position with an automatic transmission, the following procedure allows the ignition to be turned to LOCK/OFF and ignition key to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. The...
Owner's Manual - Page 109

... to P (Park) if the vehicle is stopped. 2-25 To restart the vehicle when it is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. Press and hold the plunger while turning the ignition key to P (Park) or N (Neutral). Remove the key. Locate the plunger. 4. Starting the Engine Place the transmission in any door is opened . The radio...
Owner's Manual - Page 110

...ended, can be flooded with your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the START position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine... way down . 2. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. Notice: The engine is already running. Starting Procedure 1. This feature assists in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°...
Owner's Manual - Page 112

...roll. P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. The vehicle can shift from P (Park) when the ignition key is located on page 2-34. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to P ... (Automatic Transmission) on the console between the seats. It is running unless you have to use when starting the engine. If you are on page 4-41. If...
Owner's Manual - Page 118

... steps that the shift lever was not fully locked into P (Park) by holding in P (Park) with the engine running. To shift into P (Park), hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF. 2-34 { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 119

... the shift lever out of P (Park). The shift lock release is designed to: • Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever • is equipped with the shift lever button fully released, and Prevent ...P (Park) properly, the weight of the pressure from the parking pawl in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal is in the transmission, so you release the parking brake. Shifting...
Owner's Manual - Page 157

...to the brightest setting. Mirror Reading Lamps The vehicle may have been closed or when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. Push the button to turn on when any door is opened. The dome lamps will turn... Panel Brightness The control for about 20 seconds after the key is removed from the ignition to provide an illuminated exit. These lamps will automatically come on the dome lamp. 3-17...
Owner's Manual - Page 172

...with a generator drive belt, or that there are problems with the light on , but the engine is not running . Have it checked right away. If it stays on, or comes on , shift to show it is... that there is an electrical problem. Charging System Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned on , to turn off the accessories, such as a check to the next higher gear...
Owner's Manual - Page 202

...press the H button until 12H or 24H is automatically set. Press O to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. To decrease the time or date do one of the following : • Press the softkey ...of the following : • Press ©SEEK or s REV. • Turn f counterclockwise. Turn the ignition key to turn f to apply the setting, or let the screen time out. 3-62 With Date Display Radio with ...
Owner's Manual - Page 257

... to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope. • Stay in your lane (stalled car, accident). • Pay attention to a lower gear. { CAUTION: If you stay in your own lane....Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is different than driving on flat speeds that they would then have the engine running and the vehicle in your own lane. Hill ...
Owner's Manual - Page 300

... the oil is started, the engine oil life system has not reset. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be reset: 1. See... procedure. What to change is changed prior to ON/RUN with the engine off . 2. See the manufacturer's warnings about the use . Turn the ignition key to a CHANGE OIL SOON message being turned on the...
Owner's Manual - Page 344

...you need to be matched to ON/RUN with the driver side front tire. When increasing the tire's pressure, do not exceed the maximum in Step 5. 7. Turn the ignition switch to the new tire/wheel location... flash one or more of the valve cap, a pencil-style air pressure gage, or a key. To decrease the tire's air-pressure use the pointed end of the TPMS sensors or rotate the vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 406

...3. Without applying the regular brake, try to turn the ignition to the right. Turn the steering wheel to the left and to ON/RUN, but do not start the engine. It should only... you or others could move suddenly. The ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF. • For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition key should turn the ignition to the right. It should be parked ...
Owner's Manual - Page 442

... Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Keys ...2-3 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...Lamp Malfunction Indicator ...Lamps Daytime Running (DRL) ...Dome ...License... Plate ...Mirror Reading ...Rear Reading ...Lap-Shoulder Belt ...LATCH System for Child Restraints ...Liftgate Carbon Monoxide ...Lighting Entry/Exit ...5-54 3-37 3-15 3-17 5-51 3-17 3-17 1-26 1-43 2-12 3-17 I Ignition...

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