key stuck

my97mustanggt · Feb 13, 2015

I have a 97 gt convertible it starts great when I turn the key off the car and accessories turn off but the key dosent go all the way back so I can't take it out any idea thanks

DeepList · Feb 13, 2015

:dontknow:

ttocs · Feb 13, 2015

also as they get older it becomes easier for the key to come out before it is all the way back or even while you drive when it completely wears out. You might be pulling the key out a little too early be sure you have it pushed in and then turn it back the rest of the way(holding the button shown above).

my97mustanggt · Feb 13, 2015

I don't think I have that button

ttocs · Feb 13, 2015

bet ya do and that is why its not coming out.

Mustanger · Feb 14, 2015

I'm pretty sure you DO! We all have them.....Now you have to post a pic of your key when you get it out!

Caboose302 · Feb 14, 2015

Did the autos in 97 have the release? My 95 didn't.

Burninriverdiver · Feb 14, 2015

OP: did you shake the steering wheel as you tried to get it out? Mine sometimes gets stuck when the wheel is locked and you have to shake the wheel to get the key to move

my97mustanggt · Feb 14, 2015

The key came out no problem today and I don't have that button on my 97 gt auto

rz5.0 · Feb 14, 2015

That's only for manuals

Addermk2 · Feb 14, 2015

Hahaha... so many ASSumptions.

Bet you all feel like idiots now.

OP, you probably have an issue with the ignition unlock cable. You might need to drop your column and check the cable and pivot mechanism.

ttocs · Feb 14, 2015

I guess now that I think about it every mustang I have driven has been a manual...

my97mustanggt · Feb 15, 2015

Y he ignition unlock cable is that hard to replace

g36 monkey · Feb 15, 2015

Yea, auto's didn't have that.

My truck occasionally does the thing where it doesn't think it's fully in park so it won't release the key (the cable) and you have to jostle the shifter around a bit. The other thing I would guess is you may need to turn the wheel one way or the other?