I had a problem with the key not turning to remove it.
Car key stuck in ignition subaru forester.
When i called for service the gal started laughing and said she gets a lot of calls about this it is a very common problem.
A key getting stuck in your forester s ignition is not the most common problem.
This is happening every time the car shuts off and.
Not sure which wire is causing the problem but there is a faint clicking sound that starts and then when it stops the keys come out.
Tried many things to get them out the only thing that seems to work is moving some of the wire in the steering column.
On that car under the steering column directly under the key ignition there is a small hole with a cap over it.
It would get stuck at random times over a week period.
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I popped the cap off and stuck a pen into the hole and pushed up.
This releases the key lock and allows you to turn the igniton completely off allowing the key to be removed.
I have a 2017 forester and recently the key has been getting stuck in the ignition.
I am able to turn the steering ing wheel.
You can go the whole life of the vehicle and this typically won t happen.
Key stuck in ignition causes.
It is happening more often.
The key gets stuck in the ignition of my 2016 forrester.
Here are some of the most common reasons why the key would get stuck in the ignition.