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Key stuck in ignition and must use tool to remove after every drive.

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YOUR RESEARCHKey stuck in ignition and must use tool to remove after every drive.

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Replace .not a cheap part obviously as

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system breaks inside it cant be fixed and needs replaced.Not a cheap part obviously as with everything on this car.

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I replaced the ignition and it still won’t come out of the new one without using the tool.

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Key stuck in ignition and must use tool to remove after every drive.

Use tool every time

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But I’ve fixed everything and still have to use the tool every time to remove the key.

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Key stuck in ignition and must use tool to remove after every drive.
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Replace .not a cheap part obviously as

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system breaks inside it cant be fixed and needs replaced.Not a cheap part obviously as with everything on this car.

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I replaced the ignition and it still won’t come out of the new one without using the tool.

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Key stuck in ignition and must use tool to remove after every drive.

Use tool every time

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But I’ve fixed everything and still have to use the tool every time to remove the key.

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POST 1Original post

I have a 2007 Boxster 987. Battery died and got key stuck in the ignition which sounds like it happens a lot. But I’ve fixed everything and still have to use the tool every time to remove the key. I replaced the ignition and it still won’t come out of the new one without using the tool. This is very annoying. Can anyone please help? I’ve read about it happening to others but never heard how to fix it. Thanks!!

POST 2Original post

What tool are you talking about ? This happened to me but once a powered the battery again I was able turn the key back and release it.

POST 3Original post

On the inside of the fuse cover there's a thin metal rod that you insert into the hole next to the key to release the key.

POST 5Original post

Worth mentioning, key stuck related. I jumped in my car in a rush and slide my Toyota key (which fit perfectly) in the ignition and turned it.The ignition security set-up mechanism inside broke instantly with a very light click noise. Key got stuck and had to remove as above. BUT had to install a brand new Ignition assembly.Once the built in security system breaks inside it cant be fixed and needs replaced.Not a cheap part obviously as with everything on this car. Lesson learned, detached my Toyota key and now carry Porsche key on a separate holder. That happened approx 8 years ago the first week I had the car ,learned a lot that day.Had to get car towed to dealer,1.5 hrs away, catch a cab home, pay the big bill and get a ride next day to pick up car at dealer. Fun stuff!!

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