What causes a GMC Terrain key to get stuck?
A lot of vehicles are equipped with a steering lock. This lock can bind the ignition switch and get the key stuck from time to time. This is particularly true on hills. Manipulating your Terrain’s steering wheel can unbind the key. Bent – Over time and repeated use, a key can bend. If this is the case, you’ll need to get a new one.
What should I do if my car key won’t come out?
Any car key in an ignition should easily slide out after you have completely rotated it counterclockwise and (if applicable) pushed the key release button. If the key won’t come out of the ignition, then you need to understand the possible cause of this problem. There are a variety of reasons as to why your car key won’t come out.
What to do when your key is stuck in the ignition?
Give the wheel a wiggle while lightly trying to turn the key out of the ignition. If the steering lock is causing a bind, this will relieve the pressure and get the key out.
What happens if you unbind the steering wheel key?
Manipulating your Terrain’s steering wheel can unbind the key. Bent – Over time and repeated use, a key can bend. If this is the case, you’ll need to get a new one. This issue often happens with cheap duplicated keys. If you do massage the key out, go ahead and throw it away. Take the good key and duplicate it.
Why is my GMC Terrain key stuck in the ignition?
All vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions have a lock that keeps the key from being removed from the ignition while the vehicle is in gear. This prevents your Terrain from “rolling off”. When the vehicle is in any other gear than park will act like neutral and roll away without the parking brake on.
Why does my Toyota Geo not turn on?
The Toyota and Geo ignitions tend to stop turning because of worn keys. A new “code” key or duplicate key may solve the problem. If a new key does not get your ignition to turn then your ignition will need to be worked on. Vehicles Affected
What to do if your car key won’t turn in?
Ignitions can be extremely fragile. Please do not poke around inside the ignition lock cylinder. A dirty ignition can be fixed by spraying small doses of an electrical cleaner in the ignition then gently sliding the key in and out of the ignition cylinder many times.
What causes a locked steering wheel to not turn in?
If a locked steering wheel is the only thing preventing your key from turning the ignition, then follow our instructions below for How to Unlock a Locked Steering wheel and you will be back on the road fast. Problem 2. Dirt, pocket lint or debris (like tape from opening a package) may cause your key not to turn in your ignition lock cylinder.