Why is my key not working on my GMC Acadia?
Over the course of a week or so, i noticed more and more that something was wrong….when in drive i could just shut off the vehicle and remove the key, or reverese….any position other than park. One day when i got home I couldnt remove the key. The car was in park, off…nothing should have been stopping me from removing the key.
What to do if your Acadia wont turn off?
Inspect the right side A-pillar/windshield area and water test for any leaks. Inspect the front drain hoses to ensure that they are free of clogs or kinks, and that water is properly flowing through the hoses. Inspect the IP BEC for wetness and/or any green colored corrosion. I have a 2017 Acadia with this same problem.
Is there a recall on a GMC Acadia?
But to answer the question really, no….i’ve never had any dead battery type issues or problems starting related to the battery that would cause it to keep the key bc of the theft mechanism, etc… Click to expand… Shot in the dark here… but there’s a recall for the shift indicator (certain lambda vehicles).
How to get the key out of the ignition?
How to Get Key Unstuck: GMC Acadia 1 Make Sure You Have Voltage. Is the battery charged? 2 Wiggle the Steering Wheel. Give the wheel a wiggle while lightly trying to turn the key out of the ignition. 3 Shifter Issues. Make sure your Acadia is in park. 4 Lubricate the Key. 5 Trouble Codes. …
Why does my GMC Acadia key not turn?
While there are a variety of reasons your GMC Acadia key won’t turn, the most common 3 are a binding steering column/lock, an ignition switch issue, or a problem with the ignition key. 35%. of the time it’s. Binding Steering Column/Lock.
What should I do if my Acadia engine won’t turn off?
Seal the seam with P/N 12378500 (in Canada, use 10952233) Medium Body Seam Sealing Compound or equivalent. Inspect the right side A-pillar/windshield area and water test for any leaks. Inspect the front drain hoses to ensure that they are free of clogs or kinks, and that water is properly flowing through the hoses.
But to answer the question really, no….i’ve never had any dead battery type issues or problems starting related to the battery that would cause it to keep the key bc of the theft mechanism, etc… Click to expand… Shot in the dark here… but there’s a recall for the shift indicator (certain lambda vehicles).
How to Get Key Unstuck: GMC Acadia 1 Make Sure You Have Voltage. Is the battery charged? 2 Wiggle the Steering Wheel. Give the wheel a wiggle while lightly trying to turn the key out of the ignition. 3 Shifter Issues. Make sure your Acadia is in park. 4 Lubricate the Key. 5 Trouble Codes.
Why does my GM car say no start no crank?
How to diagnose a no start no click on GM vehicle. If you have a late model GM vehicle and turn the key only to hear nothing, you’ll most likely think you have a dead battery—and you may. But a no start, no crank, no click condition can be far more involved than that.
Over the course of a week or so, i noticed more and more that something was wrong….when in drive i could just shut off the vehicle and remove the key, or reverese….any position other than park. One day when i got home I couldnt remove the key. The car was in park, off…nothing should have been stopping me from removing the key.
How to diagnose a no start no click on GM vehicle. If you have a late model GM vehicle and turn the key only to hear nothing, you’ll most likely think you have a dead battery—and you may. But a no start, no crank, no click condition can be far more involved than that.
How do you shut off a GMC Acadia?
The only way to shut off the engine is to remove the ecm fuse from the under hood fuse block. Not being able to shut the engine off via the key can have serious life consequences in the event of an emergency.
What to do if your Acadia battery is dead?
Most recently after a heavy rain, the battery was dead and when replaced with a new battery, the engine would not shut off even after the key was removed. This is a serious safety concern that can result in injury or death. The only way to shut off the engine is to remove the ecm fuse from the under hood fuse block.
Why can I not get the key out of my Acadia?
Couple days later…the same problems crop up again….being able to just shift outta park with no key in the ignition…being in reverse and just shutting it off and it lets me remove the key…then one night BAM-cant get the key out.
How to reset security system on GMC Acadia?
1. Turn the key to ON, but do NOT start the vehicle. Leave the key ON for 11 minutes. The security light should be on steady or flashing during the entire 11 minutes. Do NOT proceed to the next step until the security light either turns OFF or STOPS FLASHING. 2. Turn the key to OFF for 30 seconds. 3.
Why is my GMC Acadia engine not turning off?
Evidence of a water leak at the right side A-pillar and/or the right front floor is wet under the carpet. Various electrical concerns such as: Engine Continues to Run with Key Off/Possible No Crank/No Start/Communication Loss/Various Electrical Concerns, which may be a result of a water leak on the IP BEC.
How old is my GMC Acadia when it starts?
After disconnecting the side sensor models, the car restarted and started functioning normal. Obviously this is a big saftey concern for a vehicle that is less than 4 years old, less than 50k miles, garage kept and well care for. I purchased a 2013 GMC Acadia from car max on February 16th of this year.