What are the reasons for not being able to pull out the key of an automatic transmission car?
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Automatic transmission car keys cannot be pulled out because the gear is not truly inserted into the P position. Although it may appear to have returned to its place, it has not actually touched the electronic sensor or there may be obstacles such as coins in the gear slot preventing it from returning to position. In this case, the owner should check if there are any foreign objects blocking the gear slot, remove them, start the car, and shift the gear again to confirm that it has completely returned to position, and then the key can be pulled out. Automatic transmission usually refers to the automatic gear shifting mechanism of a car, where the control system of the automatic transmission automatically selects the appropriate gear based on the engine's speed and load during driving, thereby replacing the driver's subjective judgment and gear shifting operations.
Oh, I've encountered this situation a few times, and it's quite frustrating. The most common issue is not shifting into Park (P) when parking, so the car's computer doesn't recognize it and locks the key. Another scenario is when the steering wheel gets stuck in the locked position—just a slight turn of the keyhole makes it immovable, but gently wiggling the steering wheel usually loosens it right away. Last time, my friend's battery was dead, and the anti-theft system mistakenly thought someone was stealing the car, forcefully locking the key. If none of these tricks work, it's likely due to worn pins or a stuck spring inside the ignition switch. Remember, never yank it forcefully—I've seen someone pull out the entire lock cylinder! The best approach is to turn off the engine and try shifting gears again. If that doesn’t work, seek professional repair immediately.
