Help please, Ignition key stuck.

[steve_noon]

Hi Guys And Gals,

Have a small problem, just been out for an evening blast and a quick pint.

Pull up outside the pub and can't get key out of the ignition.

It will only go back one stop to turn engine off but then no more. The problem is more if I leave it with the key in the ignition will this affect the alarm and imobiliser.

Cheers Steve

[HairyDJ]

presume you've tried the obvious of rocking the steering wheel slightly and also tried pushing the key deeper or pulling back slightly?

If all else fails, and you have your second key handy, chuck an old shirt or other casual clothing over the wheel to "accidentally" keep it out of sight - then lock up with your spare. Never tried this and not sure if the alarm will be too clever with a key already in, but I've set mine off by mistake while sitting in it before now!

good luck

 

[steve_noon]

Alarm will set with key in there so car is all locked up with immobiliser on, just don't know whether there will be a drain on the battery because ignition is still on(a bit). Do you think it would be better to disconnect  the battery and lock doors manualy.

Scoob is a 96 classic waggon with TOAD alarm.

[Little H]

dodgy barrel if you ask me.

[steve_noon]

Yeah it looks like the pins have failed, age I guess same happend to a Senator I had years ago.

 

[Criss]

Bit stupid, but have you tried pushing the key in abit when you go to take it out, mine has it on so noboday can rob your keys at lights with the window down [:|]