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2008 cadillac cts key stuck in ignition and wont start but can not remove the key

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Isnt there a button near ignition column that release key
press hold button turn key ignition to release key

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 28, 2010

SOURCE: theft system locked

To get the key out; look under the steering wheel for a plastic flat head screw. untwist it and then push the spring in and your key will be free. Then, go to your fuse box and remove the main fuses and you will hear the doors unlock when the system reset itself. Plug them back in and start your car. This just happened to me... seems the only things that were working were the navigation screen, headlights, fog lights, and reading light on the inside. Dash board was all dark except the engine light.

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  • Posted on Jun 20, 2010

SOURCE: what do when my key gets stuck in my ignition to

If the steering will lock is on take pressure off the lock by turning the steering wheel one way or the other. Otherwise if it just jams up oil the hole where the key goes then this will help the tumblers from getting stuck. Next would be have a new key made. If that doesn't do it replace the lock. Good luck.

Testimonial: "Thank you very much.. The steering wheel does move so when I am able to get the key out I will try the oil... What kind of oil"

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 14, 2009

SOURCE: My key is stuck in my 2003 CTS and the TC light came on

hi there i think the problem is blunt residue caused by swisher sweets home boy

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  • Posted on May 23, 2009

SOURCE: key stuck in the ignition and wont let me out of gear

The shank of any GM key hits a lever that locks the key in place when turned into any position other than the off position. If it stuch in off, the cylinder must be replaced

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 29, 2009

SOURCE: I have a 2003 a Cadillac CTS my key is stuck in my

I had the same problem with my CTS. I took it to my car guy andhe could not get any codes, so he took it to a tranny guy and he had the same problem. I finally took it to the dealer,, and the Power Control Module was bad. It is under a recall for ten years 80,000 miles

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