What causes the key to get stuck after the Buick Excelle is turned off?
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Specific reasons why the key cannot be removed after the Excelle is turned off: 1. The gear is in P position: The reason why the key cannot be removed after turning off the engine is that the gear is not fully returned to the P position, and it does not actually touch the electronic sensor. 2. There are foreign objects in the gear slot: Items such as coins in the gear slot may hinder the return of the gear. Check if there are any obstructions in the gear slot, remove them, and then shift the gear again to ensure it is fully returned. Below are additional reasons why the car key might not turn: 1. Improper steering wheel angle: After starting the vehicle with the key, the steering wheel automatically unlocks. Sometimes, when parking, the steering wheel is placed at a certain angle, and this angle may allow the key to turn for ignition but not unlock the steering wheel, causing the key to not turn. You can gently turn the key with your right hand while lightly turning the steering wheel with your left hand to naturally unlock it. 2. Steering wheel lock: After the car is turned off, if the steering wheel is turned left or right or the wheels are not straight when parking, the force may cause the steering wheel to turn, triggering the auto-lock function. The steering lock pin and steering column engage, making the steering wheel immovable. Even if the key is inserted and turned forcefully, it won’t turn. This is the vehicle’s anti-theft system detecting a potential theft risk, so it locks the steering wheel to prevent theft.
