Hey 350z members,
This is my 1st time postin thread but have been register as member for some time. Im from malaysia and own a stock white 350z.

Recently, i have been facing problems of removing out my key after i turn off my engine. The key tends to get lock up when i try to turn it and remove it out. But this problem only happen sometimes. By solving the problem, i restart my car, and move the car within a short distance, then i switch off the engine, n try to remove the key out again. Sometimes, i may need to do a number of times to take it out
Question is does any of 350z members face this problem before? And, if u guys face this matter, mind knowing how to solve this matter n what causes it to be that way. Thank you for ur cooperation.

 

When this happens try turning the steering wheel a bit...sometimes the wheel lock can hold the key.

Also is this an Automatic? if so, push the shifter forward to make sure it clicks into park.

 

I assume that the steering column is locked.

 

if it's an automatic and u have an aftermarket shift **** loosen the shiftknob and move it up a few cm

 

Yeah all you have to do is turn the wheel after you park it and the key will come out. I make it a habbit to turn my wheel straight before turning the car off and this will never happen.

 

Yeah, its an Automatic. Well, i have align sterring wheel into center position and it doesn't help to remove out. But when i push the shifter forward to Park, it does helps the key to remove. It seems that i always need to push the shifter more forward to Park when my engine is switch off in order to take out the key.

I went to the workshop, the mechanic jacks up my car n adjust the gear shifter to its position. Then, he took for a lap to test the car, n try to insert n remove number of times to make sure its alright. After that, i drove the car to my destination where i was heading, the problems start to repeat again. The key still may not be able to remove unless i push the shifter more towards the Park gear. Is there other way to solve the problem permanently?

 

Its not an aftermarket shift ****. Its an OEM shift ****.

 

Check if your key is bent.

If your key is even slightly bent, then it wont come out.
I had this problem a few weeks ago lol. i was going insane when it didnt come out.

 

Whenever my key gets stuck, I check to make sure it's not super glued in there. That can make it hard to get out... I hate it when that happens.

 

"Wiggle it just a little bit..."