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My Key Is Stuck! It Wont Come Out!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by nabillita, Apr 13, 2008.

  1. nabillita

    nabillita New Member

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    my key to my prius is stuck and it works and everything it just doesnt come out. and so i cant even lock the car since the key has to stay in forever. i need help!
     
    #1 nabillita, Apr 13, 2008
  2. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    Try rotating the steering wheel slightly (back & forth) while you remove the ignition key.

    If that doesn't work, make sure that the steering wheel is turned so that the wheels are pointing straight ahead, before you turn the car off.
     
    #2 Patrick Wong, Apr 13, 2008
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  3. rpiereck

    rpiereck Regenerator

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    Even if the FOB is stuck in you should still be able to remove the metal key so you can lock your car...
     
    #3 rpiereck, Apr 13, 2008
  4. efusco

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    01 Prius per the car indicated under the avatar...no fob.
     
    #4 efusco, Apr 13, 2008
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  5. rpiereck

    rpiereck Regenerator

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    Oops, I never drove an older Prius! :rolleyes: BTW, nabillita does not have an avatar...
     
    #5 rpiereck, Apr 13, 2008
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    I am also having the same problem. Were you able to fix it yourself?
     
    #6 bharad, Sep 8, 2010
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    Try spraying lightly with lubricant, I like WD 40 as it penetrates and work back and forth (lightly). That should do it. PS While your at it, I see this is a 2003, spray every hinge on the car, I'm assuming this was never done. ??
     
    #7 andyprius, Sep 9, 2010
  8. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Why is this in a Gen II forum? Perhaps the mods can move it.

    Tom
     
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    cproaudio Speedlock Overrider

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    If the steering wheel adjust don't work, try re-shift to park.
     
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  10. lucky

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    HELP! I have the same issue. The valet put the key all the way in the ignition slot. Nothing is sticking out of the dash. How do I release the key? It seems a couple inches in and lower than the entry channel.
     
    #10 lucky, Dec 2, 2015
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    I got it out.
     
    #11 lucky, Dec 2, 2015
  12. BayPrius

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    I don’t see an answer here, but the 2005 model locks the key fob in while the car is on. Turn it off and wait a few seconds and it will release it.
     
    #12 BayPrius, Feb 3, 2021
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