Ignition lock malfunction. Wont let me get my key!

[DSMTyson]

Alright well, i am f ing annoyed. I was doing some logs on link earlier today, i got back after doing a couple and i went to turn my car off and take the key out and.. "WTH why isn't my key turning back all the way." After turning the steering wheel back and forth trying to see if that would work, i gave up.

It wont go back to the "lock position" so i can get the key out.

so does anyone have any idea how i might get my key out?

 

[akira235]

check the "dummy switch" on the side of the lock cylinder? maybe its stuck. mine does that sometimes. try pushing the button in, and turn the steering wheel see if it'll let you turn the key then

 

[Indian]

That happened to me. Try smacking the side of the lock cylinder. That's how I got mine out. If you get it out spray the inside with some graphite lubricant.

 

[DSMTyson]

check the "dummy switch" on the side of the lock cylinder? maybe its stuck. mine does that sometimes. try pushing the button in, and turn the steering wheel see if it'll let you turn the key then

I cant find the "dummy switch" button. can you explain best you can exactly where it is?

That happened to me. Try smacking the side of the lock cylinder. That's how I got mine out. If you get it out spray the inside with some graphite lubricant.

I'll try that i guess. I'll pick up some graphite lubricant

 

[nuclearr]

The button they are refering to is on the manual cars not sure in the autos have it.

 

[JuGs]

if auto dont have it make sure its locking into park.

 

[DSMTyson]

if auto dont have it make sure its locking into park.

Oh shit. Thats probably the cause. I'll go check.

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