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KEY STUCK IN IGNITION 70 E-BODY #2647716
04/22/19 08:15 AM
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Hello.

The key seems to be stuck in the ignition and i cant turn the ignition to the correct "lock" position to get it out.. i have the shifter in reverse. Steering wheel is not locked.

Any ideas?

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Re: KEY STUCK IN IGNITION 70 E-BODY [Re: 71redcuda] #2647718
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That lower steering column collar is either disconnected, or not adjusted correctly. It needs to be turned counter-clock to get key out.

Re: KEY STUCK IN IGNITION 70 E-BODY [Re: buildanother] #2647719
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Do you mean the one in the engine compartment?

Thanks
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Re: KEY STUCK IN IGNITION 70 E-BODY [Re: 71redcuda] #2647724
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Is the key in upside down.

Re: KEY STUCK IN IGNITION 70 E-BODY [Re: 572B1] #2647731
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No its not upside down.

Re: KEY STUCK IN IGNITION 70 E-BODY [Re: 71redcuda] #2647746
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Originally Posted by 71redcuda
No its not upside down.


I had one jam and the key was upside down.

Re: KEY STUCK IN IGNITION 70 E-BODY [Re: 71redcuda] #2647751
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Turn the steering collar counter clockwise and pull the key out.


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Re: KEY STUCK IN IGNITION 70 E-BODY [Re: 572B1] #2647792
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Originally Posted by 572B1
Originally Posted by 71redcuda
No its not upside down.


I had one jam and the key was upside down.


Exact thing happened to me.
Tire place guy shoved key in upside down and couldn’t get it out.
Manager wanted to break it off and call locksmith.
I said no way and had to fiddle with it for 20 mins to get it out.

Re: KEY STUCK IN IGNITION 70 E-BODY [Re: BDW] #2647850
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If the column lockout parts are in place, it is not adjusted right.

If the lever that connects to the column is missing, that can also cause this.

Re: KEY STUCK IN IGNITION 70 E-BODY [Re: Alaskan_TA] #2647884
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Originally Posted by Alaskan_TA
If the column lockout parts are in place, it is not adjusted right.

If the lever that connects to the column is missing, that can also cause this.


Had that happen on 70 Cuda a couple of times. The reverse interlock linkage arm on the column can move if you are on a rough road (they are all rough now days) and will lock the key in the switch. This assumes you don't have the interlock hooked up. Just move the lever and remove the key.
Hope this helped, Rod


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Re: KEY STUCK IN IGNITION 70 E-BODY [Re: 1DGEMAN] #2649473
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Just wanted to thank you guys for all the replies.

I tried to turn the steeringcolumn center collar and i got the key out!

Thanks!







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