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What to do if key will not come out of ignition?
In order to turn the vehicle off, the key must be turned all the way into the lock position (in most cars, this means all the way down). If your key is not coming out of the ignition, try turning the car on again and turning it off properly before attempting to forcefully yank the key out.
Why won’t my Subaru key come out of the ignition?
The key release is a solenoid activated by a switch in the shifter. Either the switch is going bad or there is lint or dirt in the shifter gate preventing it from moving far enough to hit the switch when put into park. It could also be a sticky solenoid in the ignition switch, but that’s less likely.
Why does my Subaru ignition lock?
Since your key ignition is what normally signals your steering wheel to unlock, your Subaru’s locked steering wheel could be the result of a locked key ignition. A locked key ignition results from a fatigue failure of the ignition system, which causes your ignition to be practically worthless.
Why do Subaru keys get stuck in ignition?
One of the most likely culprits for a stuck ignition key is the steering wheel locking mechanism. When a vehicle is parked, the steering wheel can lock. That’s great for theft prevention, but it also prevents the key from turning or being removed from the ignition switch.
Why is my Subaru Legacy key stuck in the ignition?
All vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions have a lock that keeps the key from being removed from the ignition while the vehicle is in gear. This prevents your Legacy from “rolling off”. When the vehicle is in any other gear than park will act like neutral and roll away without the parking brake on.
When to replace the remote key on a Subaru Legacy?
Remote Key Fobs: 2015 to 2021. Transponder Chip Keys: 2005 to 2019. Non-Transponder Key: 1993 to 2004. Please keep in mind that while some keys or key fobs may look the same, they have different capabilities/frequencies/keyways.
How often do you change the battery on a Subaru Legacy?
Subaru Legacy key fobs are battery operated. Every two years or so, or when the battery is low, you may need to change the key fob battery. Here is all the information you need. The type of battery you need is a CR-2032. The average price for these batteries is about $5. You can order it online here.
What causes a Subaru Outback Legacy to not start?
If you hear the low hum of the fuel pump running for a few seconds as the fuel pressure builds up I’d bet you have a leak that’s bleeding off fuel pressure. If you hear the pump running, turning the key to ON and getting fuel pressure built up should get the car to start when you turn the key to CRANK.