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What are the reasons why the key of a manual transmission car cannot be pulled out?

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DelJake

07/24/25 4:43am

The reasons why the key of a manual transmission car cannot be pulled out are: 1. The ignition switch is faulty or the steering wheel is stuck to the left or right, blocking the locking tongue of the ignition switch; 2. The steering wheel was not returned to its proper position when parking, causing abnormal locking of the steering wheel. The solutions are: 1. Check if there are any obstructions in the gear slot and remove them; 2. Start the car, shift the gear again to ensure it is fully returned to its position, and then the key can be pulled out. A manual transmission (MT) requires the driver to manually shift the gear lever to change the gear meshing device inside the transmission, thereby altering the gear ratio to achieve speed variation. Its working principle: By using the shift fork to change the transmission ratio (gear ratio) of the meshing gears, the driving torque is adjusted to suit different operating conditions.

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OAsher

08/11/25 12:22am

I've been driving manual transmission cars for many years and have encountered the issue of the key not coming out a few times, with various reasons behind it. The most common cause is not shifting the gear back to neutral. Manual transmission cars are designed this way for safety—if the gear is left in a forward or reverse position after the engine is turned off, the key will be locked. Once, I forgot to shift to neutral, and the key wouldn't budge no matter how hard I pulled. Another reason could be the steering wheel not being straightened, causing the steering lock to engage. A slight wiggle of the steering wheel usually solves this. It might also be due to the ignition switch aging slightly or being clogged with dust; spraying some lubricant during regular maintenance can prevent this. If checking the gear and steering wheel doesn't help, avoid forcing it to prevent damaging the keyhole—it's safer to consult a professional repair shop. A stuck key might indicate the car is in a semi-started state, and neglecting it could drain the battery or make starting more difficult later. Paying attention to details and developing good parking habits can easily prevent this issue.

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