What to Do When the Key Can't Be Pulled Out of an Automatic Transmission Car?

[BenjaminAnn]

Turn the key counterclockwise two notches, then gently press it in and turn it one more notch to remove the key. Here is some relevant information: 1. You can also press the key in and turn it counterclockwise three notches to remove it. The issue of not being able to remove the key after turning off the engine is common in automatic transmission models. The reason is that the gear shift is not fully returned to the P position. It may appear to be in place, but it hasn't actually triggered the electronic sensor, or there might be obstacles like coins in the gear slot preventing it from returning fully. 2. Another common reason the key can't be removed after turning off the engine is the steering wheel lock engaging, which prevents the key from being pulled out. In this case, avoid forcing the key. Instead, slightly move the steering wheel, then turn the key to remove it. Some cars are designed for enhanced security, where the key cannot be removed unless the gear is in the P position. Therefore, to remove the key, you must shift the gear to P.