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Old 11-22-2013, 06:47 AM
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My keys are stuck in the ignition and I can't remove them from the ignition and I can't start the car either. All systems do work if I try to start the car.
 
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Problem solved. I waited about 10 minutes and then tried to start the car again et voilą! She came to life.
 
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Old 11-22-2013, 10:07 AM
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Was gearshift fully in Park? Key removal and start require gear shift in Park.
You can also move to neutral for start.
 
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Old 11-22-2013, 02:16 PM
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Yeah, nope. It wasn't in park.



I realized that after I noticed the iPhone's headphone to cassette connecter was jammed between the gear lever and the plastic walls. The car was in park but apparently the sensor thought otherwise. I unjammed the cable and started up the car and all was well.
 
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Phew. Glad to hear it was such a simple fix.
 
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