What is the reason for not being able to pull out the key in an automatic transmission car?

[Kenny]

The reason for not being able to pull out the key in an automatic transmission car is that the P gear is not properly reset. After the engine is turned off, if the gear is not fully returned to the P position and fails to trigger the electronic sensor, the car owner should check if there are any obstructions in the gear slot. After removing any obstructions, start the car, shift the gear again to ensure it is fully reset, and then the key can be pulled out. Sometimes, the key may also become immovable in an automatic transmission car. This is due to the car's steering wheel automatic locking function, which is an anti-theft feature. It usually occurs when the steering wheel is accidentally turned left or right when parking and turning off the engine, or when the wheels are not aligned properly when parking. The force applied can cause the steering wheel to turn, activating the self-locking function, which locks the steering lock pin and the steering column together, making the steering wheel immovable and the key unable to turn. In this situation, while gently turning the key with your right hand, you can wiggle the steering wheel left and right with your left hand, and the key will then turn.