What to Do When the Car Key Won't Pop Out?

[GarrettAnn]

First, pull out the key halfway. In this half-folded state, you'll notice a small pin protruding from the metal base of the key. Use pliers to gently squeeze it. Here's some relevant information: 1. A car key is the tool used to start a vehicle. Modern car keys all contain chips, which are part of a magnetic chip system. The ignition lock's reading coil will scan the key's chip; each chip contains specific digital information. 2. A remote key allows you to lock and unlock doors from a distance without inserting the key into the lock. Its greatest advantage is the ability to conveniently lock/unlock the vehicle day or night without locating the keyhole. The key emits a weak radio signal that's received by the car's antenna, then identified by the ECU (Electronic Control Unit), which activates the actuator (motor or electromagnetic coil) to perform the locking/unlocking action.