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Shin_Kudo · 06-24-2004, 01:39 PM

This is a problem I've been having for a while with my '95 base model. Sometimes, I park her, put her in park, pull up the e-brake, and turn off the car, only to find that the key won't go the last click and come out of the ignition. Usually, it's solvable by startin the car again and shifting back into D, dropping the brake, and ther reversing the process. It, however, sometimes takes several tries. Also, turning the wheel seems to have no effect on the key. (Removing the possibility that it's a wheel lock thing)

Any idea what's going on?

GamblerZ · 06-24-2004, 02:47 PM

It sounds like perhaps the tumblers in your ignition are worn or broken causing the key not to release. Otherwise, can't help you since you have an auto.

kandyflip445 · 06-24-2004, 02:56 PM

Go to wal-mart where they have the key copy place, they have some graphite lube there. Follow the instructions on the tube.

GamblerZ · 06-24-2004, 02:57 PM

Lube for locks that is...

kandyflip445 · 06-24-2004, 03:06 PM

That's what graphite lube is for...........

Shin_Kudo · 06-24-2004, 09:01 PM

Wow, is that all it is? I was a little concerned that there might be a problem, as my car is getting its Manual put in as we speak.

papershot · 06-24-2004, 09:41 PM

I used to have that problem with my 95 SE. My key would get stuck and I couldnt turn it at all though. All it took was shaking the steering wheel a little bit to dislodge the key. Doesn't happen a lot though..

Salty_X · 06-24-2004, 09:45 PM

Autos have an electronic lock that won't let you take the key out unless the car is in Park. More than likely that's your suspect. Try wiggling the shifter around in Park to see if the key will come out. If not, you might want to try removing the electronic lock altogether.

*Sanchi* · 06-24-2004, 10:05 PM

FUnny i got that problem too.. mines a 5speed, but like once in a blue moon it will do it couple times in a row then stops!! strange... very strange ill try that lube hehehe!!

kandyflip445 · 06-24-2004, 11:59 PM

I used it in all of my cars locks. Made a world of difference in the drivers side door and the ignition.

GamblerZ · 06-25-2004, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kandyflip445

That's what graphite lube is for...........

No sense of humor

tastyratz · 06-25-2004, 01:01 PM

key lock capture system attached to your steering column :-)

06-24-2004, 01:39 PM	#1
Shin_Kudo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 699 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Car sometimes won't give up key This is a problem I've been having for a while with my '95 base model. Sometimes, I park her, put her in park, pull up the e-brake, and turn off the car, only to find that the key won't go the last click and come out of the ignition. Usually, it's solvable by startin the car again and shifting back into D, dropping the brake, and ther reversing the process. It, however, sometimes takes several tries. Also, turning the wheel seems to have no effect on the key. (Removing the possibility that it's a wheel lock thing) Any idea what's going on? __________________ '95 240SX Base Pearl White

06-24-2004, 02:47 PM	#2
GamblerZ Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Texas Posts: 414 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	It sounds like perhaps the tumblers in your ignition are worn or broken causing the key not to release. Otherwise, can't help you since you have an auto. __________________ Visit WTI - WestTexasImports.net

06-24-2004, 02:56 PM	#3
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 40 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Go to wal-mart where they have the key copy place, they have some graphite lube there. Follow the instructions on the tube. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

06-24-2004, 02:57 PM	#4
GamblerZ Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Texas Posts: 414 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Lube for locks that is... __________________ Visit WTI - WestTexasImports.net

06-24-2004, 03:06 PM	#5
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 40 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	That's what graphite lube is for........... __________________ My 240 vBgarage

06-24-2004, 09:01 PM	#6
Shin_Kudo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 699 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow, is that all it is? I was a little concerned that there might be a problem, as my car is getting its Manual put in as we speak. __________________ '95 240SX Base Pearl White

06-24-2004, 09:41 PM	#7
papershot Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2004 Location: CT Posts: 368 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I used to have that problem with my 95 SE. My key would get stuck and I couldnt turn it at all though. All it took was shaking the steering wheel a little bit to dislodge the key. Doesn't happen a lot though..

06-24-2004, 09:45 PM	#8
Salty_X Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Modesto Posts: 1,221 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Autos have an electronic lock that won't let you take the key out unless the car is in Park. More than likely that's your suspect. Try wiggling the shifter around in Park to see if the key will come out. If not, you might want to try removing the electronic lock altogether. __________________

06-24-2004, 10:05 PM	#9
Sanchi Macadamia Nut Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 405 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Sanchi Feedback Score: 0 reviews	FUnny i got that problem too.. mines a 5speed, but like once in a blue moon it will do it couple times in a row then stops!! strange... very strange ill try that lube hehehe!! __________________ "Fear is the path to the Dark Side..., Fear leads to Anger, Anger leads to Hate, Hate leads to Suffering…" -Yoda

06-24-2004, 11:59 PM	#10
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 40 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I used it in all of my cars locks. Made a world of difference in the drivers side door and the ignition. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

06-25-2004, 01:01 PM	#12
tastyratz Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: nh Posts: 995 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	key lock capture system attached to your steering column :-)