Key stuck in ignition

Neil1001 · Apr 15th, 2015, 22:53

Hi all I just joined and wonder if anyone can help.

I've got a 2005 S40 T5. I had the sunroof leak problem so had stripped out the carpets etc to dry them out earlier. I disconnected the battery and waited 15mins before removing the seats. After putting them back in and reconnecting the battery the key got stuck in the ignition, no sign of power when I turn it either although strangely the interior lights are on constantly. Is it likely the cars registered an air bag deployment? Is this normal in that situation?

ymc30 · Apr 15th, 2015, 23:13

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Originally Posted by Neil1001

so had stripped out the carpets

I had my seats out a few times for different reasons but never had this problem.

Are you sure you have not disturbed the connections near to the fuse box when removing/installing the passenger side carpet?

Neil1001 · Apr 16th, 2015, 11:33

Hi,

Whilst the battery was disconnected I did unplug the 3 connectors that are housed in the white box on the passenger footwell, there was visible corrosion on the pins which I plan on sorting out this evening, I did reconnect them before I plugged the battery in though. I did also drop the fuse box down whilst I was doing this too.

Could the 3 plugs on the left be the problem or is it more likely the fuse box? When I plug the battery in I get a whirring from the cd player for a few seconds and then nothing, no power to anything when I turn the key to position 2 either! Is that symptoms of the immobilizer circuit?

Wish I hadn't had the windows down now! They're all stuck open including the sunroof! Really hoping it doesn't rain before I resolve this lol!

Neil1001 · Apr 16th, 2015, 11:36

I should probably mention that this is a manual car, so the key is not locked because of any gear box release problem.

Neil1001 · Apr 16th, 2015, 23:21

Ok, so tonight I double checked the battery voltage, that was fine, then I removed and cleaned up all of the connectors in the passenger footwell. There was some visible corrosion on some of the pins. I also dropped out the fuse box and cleaned all the pins on that too, every fuse had an amount of residue on it so I sanded and contact cleaned the lot. I put it all back together, plugged the battery in and all is back to normal! Powers back on and the key is released!

ymc30 · Apr 28th, 2015, 01:23

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Originally Posted by Neil1001

Ok, so tonight I double checked the battery voltage, that was fine, then I removed and cleaned up all of the connectors in the passenger footwell. There was some visible corrosion on some of the pins. I also dropped out the fuse box and cleaned all the pins on that too, every fuse had an amount of residue on it so I sanded and contact cleaned the lot. I put it all back together, plugged the battery in and all is back to normal! Powers back on and the key is released!

Thanks for the proper follow up, I'm glad it's sorted.

Apr 15th, 2015, 22:53	#1
Neil1001 New Member Last Online: Jul 10th, 2015 14:55 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Poole	Key stuck in ignition Hi all I just joined and wonder if anyone can help. I've got a 2005 S40 T5. I had the sunroof leak problem so had stripped out the carpets etc to dry them out earlier. I disconnected the battery and waited 15mins before removing the seats. After putting them back in and reconnecting the battery the key got stuck in the ignition, no sign of power when I turn it either although strangely the interior lights are on constantly. Is it likely the cars registered an air bag deployment? Is this normal in that situation?

Apr 16th, 2015, 11:33	#3
Neil1001 New Member Last Online: Jul 10th, 2015 14:55 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Poole	Hi, Whilst the battery was disconnected I did unplug the 3 connectors that are housed in the white box on the passenger footwell, there was visible corrosion on the pins which I plan on sorting out this evening, I did reconnect them before I plugged the battery in though. I did also drop the fuse box down whilst I was doing this too. Could the 3 plugs on the left be the problem or is it more likely the fuse box? When I plug the battery in I get a whirring from the cd player for a few seconds and then nothing, no power to anything when I turn the key to position 2 either! Is that symptoms of the immobilizer circuit? Wish I hadn't had the windows down now! They're all stuck open including the sunroof! Really hoping it doesn't rain before I resolve this lol!

Apr 16th, 2015, 11:36	#4
Neil1001 New Member Last Online: Jul 10th, 2015 14:55 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Poole	I should probably mention that this is a manual car, so the key is not locked because of any gear box release problem.

Apr 16th, 2015, 23:21	#5
Neil1001 New Member Last Online: Jul 10th, 2015 14:55 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Poole	Ok, so tonight I double checked the battery voltage, that was fine, then I removed and cleaned up all of the connectors in the passenger footwell. There was some visible corrosion on some of the pins. I also dropped out the fuse box and cleaned all the pins on that too, every fuse had an amount of residue on it so I sanded and contact cleaned the lot. I put it all back together, plugged the battery in and all is back to normal! Powers back on and the key is released!

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