Why Can't the Key Be Pulled Out of the Buick Excelle?

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Aniyah
07/29/25 7:08am
The main reason why the key cannot be pulled out of the Buick Excelle is that the spring inside the button on the gear shift lever has not reset, preventing the key from being removed. Below are the relevant explanations: 1. The key cannot be turned after insertion: The primary reason the key cannot be turned is that the steering wheel was not returned to its original position during the last parking, causing the steering wheel to lock abnormally. If this happens, gently turn the key with your right hand while slightly shaking the steering wheel left and right with your left hand, and the key can then be turned. 2. The key cannot be pulled out after turning off the engine: This phenomenon often occurs in automatic transmission vehicles. The reason is that the automatic transmission's P (Park) position has not fully engaged. Sometimes it may appear to be in place, but it hasn't triggered the electronic sensor, or there might be obstacles like coins in the gear slot preventing it from fully engaging.
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OBennett
08/12/25 10:29am
I've encountered the issue of the key not being able to be pulled out several times while driving my Buick Excelle, which was quite annoying. The main reason is that the car wasn't completely shifted into the P gear. Automatic transmission cars are designed strictly, and if the gear position sensor doesn't detect properly, it will lock the key system. That time, I tried shaking the steering wheel a few times while pressing the brake and pushing the gear lever back to the P position, which released the lock. It could also be that the mechanical lock of the steering column is stuck, or there's dust or small debris in the key slot. Gently clean it with a cotton swab but don't use too much force. Remember, battery issues might also cause signal abnormalities, so check if the key's voltage is low. If you really can't fix it, don't force the key out as it might break inside the lock cylinder, making things worse. In the end, I drove directly to the 4S shop, and they replaced a small part to fix it. Developing a habit of ensuring the gear is stable when parking can help avoid such troubles.
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