- Mar 29, 2012
- 17
Hey guys, wasn't sure which sub-forum to put this in, as I don't think it's ignition related, but I could be wrong.
My key is getting stuck in the ignition when I have finished my drive, and want to exit the truck (TrailBlazer LS '07)
I have tried using my spare (hardly used/unworn) other key, so I don't think it's a worn key.
I can turn the ignition off, but 50% of the time I cannot turn the ignition to the fully off position to remove the key.
It can take a couple of minutes of wiggling and restarting the engine, putting the truck in and out of drive, pumping
brake, and using emergency brake, before I can take the key out.
The thing that seems to work the best is pressing the brake really hard 2 or 3 times, the suddenlty I can remove the key.
Often the brake gets to a point where it won't move anymore until I restart the engine, then I can pump the brakes again.
It does also not seem like a steering lock thing, where I can't turn the wheel.
On a side note, I also find the button on the (automatic) gear stick is really stiff in the mornings, and very hard to push
in before I can select "Drive".
I also find pumping the brakes or putting the E-brake on and off suddenly enables me to push the gear stick button in.
Are theses related in any way, and why can I not take my key out of the ignition half the time
Thanks
My key is getting stuck in the ignition when I have finished my drive, and want to exit the truck (TrailBlazer LS '07)
I have tried using my spare (hardly used/unworn) other key, so I don't think it's a worn key.
I can turn the ignition off, but 50% of the time I cannot turn the ignition to the fully off position to remove the key.
It can take a couple of minutes of wiggling and restarting the engine, putting the truck in and out of drive, pumping
brake, and using emergency brake, before I can take the key out.
The thing that seems to work the best is pressing the brake really hard 2 or 3 times, the suddenlty I can remove the key.
Often the brake gets to a point where it won't move anymore until I restart the engine, then I can pump the brakes again.
It does also not seem like a steering lock thing, where I can't turn the wheel.
On a side note, I also find the button on the (automatic) gear stick is really stiff in the mornings, and very hard to push
in before I can select "Drive".
I also find pumping the brakes or putting the E-brake on and off suddenly enables me to push the gear stick button in.
Are theses related in any way, and why can I not take my key out of the ignition half the time
Thanks
