Question: Why cant i remove key from the ignition in mazda 3i?

(Posted by: Max Baller on 2010-07-27 23:01:07)

When i place a key in to ignition i can start a car but then i cant take it out and the only way to take it out is to remove the battery...whats the problem...is it a computer or somting els

Posted by: zzonyx on 2010-07-29, 06:55:26

In most cars you have first to turn off the engine and lock the steering wheel before being able to take out the key. If the wheel is "leaning " on the lock mechanism on one side or the other, the key may be hard to pull out - turn slightly the wheel in the opposite direction to unload the lock and the key should be easy to take out. On some cars the locking movement may involve a slight downward push on the key. Do not use force, broken keys (and locks) cost a lot nowadays.

Posted by: Audrea on 2010-07-30, 01:29:33

There must me a problrm with your ignition switch. you can purchase the new one and other necessary parts on burlingtonmazda.com/ . the price is cheap and the quality and service is awesome.