What Causes a Car Key to Get Stuck?

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OLyla
07/30/25 1:36am
Car keys get stuck due to incorrect parking gear position and steering wheel lock. Here are some explanations about why car keys get stuck: 1. Incorrect parking gear position: This may occur when an automatic transmission's P (Park) gear isn't fully engaged. Sometimes it appears to be in position but hasn't triggered the electronic sensor, or there might be obstacles like coins in the gear slot preventing proper engagement. 2. Steering wheel lock: The inability to turn the key after insertion might result from the steering wheel not being properly aligned during the last parking, causing abnormal locking. To resolve this, try gently turning the key with your right hand while simultaneously wiggling the steering wheel left and right with your left hand - this should allow the key to turn.
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