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I cannot remove the key from the ignition of my 1995 Carrera (Tiptronic). The immobilizer works fine, switches on and off, and the car is definitely in Park. Also cannot turn the key from the "0" position. Steering wheel is locked.

Submitted: 63 days and 21 hours ago.
Category: Car
Value: $33
Status: CLOSED
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Optional Information

Year: 1995
Make: Porsche
Model: Carrera 2
Engine: 3.6 L

Already Tried:
Locking and unlocking using the remote key fob; activating and deactivating the immobilizer system; moving the shift selector in and out of park; putting the car in neutral and moving it a few inches, then putting back in park.

Posted by Dino 63 days and 21 hours ago.

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hello welcome to the site.

i will attempt to assist you on this.

can you push the selector with a little force to the park position and then see if the key will come out and also try and giggle the steering wheel .

the key is in the 0 position now or will not return to it ?

most of the time on car with this problem is a misadjusted gear position switch.

63 days and 21 hours ago.

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I have moved the selector with more than a little force and jiggled the steering wheel with no result. The ignition is locked in the 0 position and will not move to 1 or 2 and of course, the key cannot be removed.

Posted by Dino 63 days and 20 hours ago.

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ok so the problem is with the tumblers in the cylinder then.

you could try and spray some wd-40 into the key and see if your able to wiggle the key and hopefully the key will release. if not a lock smith or the dealer will need to get involved.

also when doing this wiggle and pull at the same time.

problem is a dry lock cylinder and the keys are not releasing

63 days and 19 hours ago.

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Still no result with the WD-40. The shifter has recently acted like it was reluctant to go into park (it must be in park to remove the key) and the key feels like it did when park was not fully engaged. Your suggestion that this problem is a mis-adjusted gear selector seems like the most likely culprit. I am going to call a locksmith first just so I don't look stupid later, and if that doesn't work I'll have it towed to my Porsche mechanic. Thanks fo ryour help.

Accepted Answer

ok thats the safeest thingto do as you dont want to damage this unit at the amount of $$$$.

Dino

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Answered: 9/19/2009

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have lots of general auto exp in all cars over 24 yeas in this profession

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