How do you get the ignition key out of a Subaru?
If that doesn’t help, time to call the dealer. 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.
Why does a Subaru have a shift lock system?
The purpose of Subaru’s shift lock system is to prevent the shifter lever from coming out of the “Park” position and the ignition key from being removed from the ignition cylinder without specific inputs from the driver, such as, the ignition key is on, the stop lamp switch depressed and shifter lever in park.
Why is my ignition key stuck in my car?
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. If the ignition is not getting a signal that the transmission is not in Park, it won’t release the key. Intermittent tries as you have performed indicate it is ‘intermittently’ working.
Where is the P range switch on a Subaru?
When the ignition switch is on, and the shifter lever is in the park position, the Body Integrated Unit monitors the “P” (park) range switch (located in the shifter lever assembly) operation by sending a 12vdc low amp current to the “P” range switch.
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.
What does it mean when your key is stuck in ignition?
If the ignition is not getting a signal that the transmission is not in Park, it won’t release the key. Intermittent tries as you have performed indicate it is ‘intermittently’ working. Best for a dealer to replace it as it takes some finese to get it in the right position.