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Auto door locks don't work, key stuck in Ignition

Key stuck in ignition. Is there a sensor that prevents the doors to lock unlock when key in igintion and turned off?. Fuse is good, the doors lock automatically when put in drive and unlock automatically when put in park. But don't lock / unlock when ignition off and when I try to use the lock / unlock control button on the door.

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If the key is not coming out of the switch, it may be off, but you haven't turned it far enough back that final click to remove the key. Some have a button you have to depress to get the key switch to turn back that final click. That's it.

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SOURCE: 2002 oldmobile bravada ignition key is stuck in lock position

try and turn your steering wheel a little bit left or right and and the same time try and turn the key when it turns toward the dash then try and turn the key back. try and repeat this several times if neccessary. this should work. please rate this solution. thanks

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  • Posted on Nov 16, 2008

SOURCE: key stuck in ignition

I'll bet this is the "key" to getting your key out - - my son's car had the same problem, but he forgot to mention it when we traded cars for the week! Check the button on your shifter - the button you have to squeeze to change gears - - it's probably stuck "in", rather than popping back out as it should. My son has had this problem for 2 years, and I can't believe he put up with it on a daily basis. The button (it's actually a wedge shape" was barely sticking out of the shift knob, so you'd have to use two fingers of both hands to pull it forward (towards the dash) - busts your manicure, for sure. I sprayed it with WD-40 when I got home, it popped out in a flash, and no problem since!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 13, 2008

SOURCE: 1996 Audi A4 2.8L will not shift into reverse or park

You need a new inhibitor switch on the gear selector.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 28, 2009

SOURCE: Power door locks won't work

You need to have someone or yoursef check the body control module with a compatible scan tool. Thats where the problem you are having resides. It may need a software update or replacement. You can also disconnect the battery for a few minutes, that will cause the BCM to reset and may fix it.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 27, 2009

SOURCE: 05 caravan passenger power sliding door will lock but not open

READ YOUR MANUAL. THERE IS A SEQUENCE INVOLVING REMOVING A FUSE WHICH RESETS THE ELECTRIC DOOR OPENER. IT IS DESCRIBED IN THE MANUAL. EASY TO DO ONE YOU HAVE THE BOOK IN HAND.

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Power Door Locks
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Insert the key into the ignition (don’t turn it)


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Deactivating/activating autolock
There are 3 methods to enable/disable this feature. One through your
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with the keypad.
Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure
that the anti-theft system is not armed, ignition is off, and all vehicle
doors, liftgate and liftgate window are closed.
Controls and features
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procedure
You must complete steps 1-5 within
30 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated. If the
procedure needs to be repeated,
you must wait 30 seconds.
1. Turn the ignition key to ON.
2. Press the power door unlock control three times.
3. Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF.
4. Press the power door unlock control three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to ON. The horn will chirp.
6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will
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7. Turn the ignition to OFF. The horn will chirp once to confirm the
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Keyless entry key pad procedure
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3. Press and release 3/4 control
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chirp
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