2017 subaru impreza issues problems maintenanc.
Car key stuck in ignition subaru.
I got it out by turning to acc a few times and.
When i turn it to lock off i can t pull the key out more than 1 8 before it just stops.
This has happened multiple times to this car that only has 20k miles.
If i start the car back up and shift it into drive and them slam it back into park then i can turn the car off and remove the key.
Today i turned my car off and the key wouldn t get released from the ignition.
This is a video of the key stuck in the ignition of the 2016 subaru crosstrek.
At least a couple times a week the key get stuck in the ignition.
Here are some of the most common reasons why the key would get stuck in the ignition.
You can turn the car off but you can t remove the key.
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When i called for service the gal started laughing and said she gets a lot of calls about this it is a very common problem.
It locks before the last quarter turn before you pull the key out.
I ll shift it into gear back to park start the car move it a foot or back up a bit then out of the blue it ll let me turn it off and take the key out.
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.
I have a 2017 outback.
Of late when i put the car in park.
It is happening more often.
It rotates in the core goes from lock to acc to on to start just fine.
Another simple solution that you can take advantage of if your key is stuck in the ignition and the car key won t come out is to simply lubricate the car key.
Car is off warranty so taking it to a dealer is not an option.
My 2015 impreza had this problem last year key getting stuck in ignition.
Dealer said to make sure to push when you put key in this solved the problem last year but it started doing it again the past week anyone else have this problem.
I ve noticed every once in a while as i try to take the key out of the ignition it gets stuck at the acc position and i have to turn the car on and off to get it to release.
Turn off the ignition.