Ignition Jamming
#1
Ignition Jamming
last week after using my remote, start entering my car I attempted to put my keys in and start the car. But the igintion would not turn. After turning off the car, and playing around for a few minutes, I finally got the key to turn, has this happened to anyone?
#2
Sounds like a problem with the transmission interlock. the trans must be fully in "P" for the key to turn. Also, when the HHR is remote started, the trans will not shift out of "P" until the key is insterted and turned. Make sure your ride is fully in "P" when parking. If this problem persists, see your dealer and have them adjust the transmission interlock.
Hope it helps,
Hope it helps,
#3
I had this happen once but wasn't using the remote start, just trying to get the key to turn in the ignition. I think what released mine, was jiggling the steering wheel. Seemed to have tension on one side as it was turned into a parking spot.
#4
I've had the opposite happen to me. Got home one afternoon, parked in the driveway as usual, put in park, and remove the keys. But the ignition would not release the key!! No matter what I tried, the keys were just stuck. Resigned myself to take to the dealer the next morning. But for some reason, when trying to remove the key in the evening, it came out as if nothing was ever wrong.
There have been several here that this has happened to.
There have been several here that this has happened to.
#5
Originally Posted by machinistlady
I had this happen once but wasn't using the remote start, just trying to get the key to turn in the ignition. I think what released mine, was jiggling the steering wheel. Seemed to have tension on one side as it was turned into a parking spot.
#6
Originally Posted by jx3
I've had the opposite happen to me. Got home one afternoon, parked in the driveway as usual, put in park, and remove the keys. But the ignition would not release the key!! No matter what I tried, the keys were just stuck. Resigned myself to take to the dealer the next morning. But for some reason, when trying to remove the key in the evening, it came out as if nothing was ever wrong.
There have been several here that this has happened to.
There have been several here that this has happened to.
Also, if the HHR is on a slope, the trans could be binding up from pressure. Using the parking brake (if properly adjusted to keep the car from moving), before moving the shifter into Park, should cure the problem. Same with the steering wheel above - a slight twist will release the key.
Hope it helps,
#7
Originally Posted by SoCalHHR
Transmission interlock again. If this happens again, put the vehicle in gear again (D), then fully put it into "P" again. Should fix the problem.
Hope it helps,
Hope it helps,
#10
Originally Posted by SoCalHHR
In that case I would return to your dealer and have the transmission interlock adjusted. There have been a few, isolated reports of interlock adjustment problems. This is sounding like one.
Hoep it helps,
Hoep it helps,