D3 stuck key in ignition

[rb30gtr]

Ok so I drove the D3 to the station this morning, parked, hand brake on, went to remove the key and it wouldn't budge.

Before I had my thinking cap on I had a small freak out wiggling the key.
Then it clicked, not the keys fault at all, how could I be mad at him.

Moved the gear selector out of P and back and hay presto out comes Mr Key.

Anyone else had this issue before?
Would it be the start of a selector issue, or a cable related problem, or is it a switch not on the box but on the selector in the car that could be out of place or adjustment?

[Tombie]

A one of could just be slight misalignment.

If it happens again there may be something to it.

More likely just a timing issue - you put the box in park as you turned the key - jamming the detent or something similar.

Let us know how you get on on the return journey.

[rb30gtr]

A one of could just be slight misalignment.

If it happens again there may be something to it.

More likely just a timing issue - you put the box in park as you turned the key - jamming the detent or something similar.

Let us know how you get on on the return journey.

Just got word from the misses, has happened to her a couple of times as well. but as you said could be a timing issue.

I will make sure the timing is being done right, and give it a good test on Saturday as we have a full day driving around Mt Walker.

Thanks Tombie.

Cheers,
Ben

[the_preacher1973]

Just got word from the misses, has happened to her a couple of times as well. but as you said could be a timing issue.

I will make sure the timing is being done right, and give it a good test on Saturday as we have a full day driving around Mt Walker.

Thanks Tombie.

Cheers,
Ben

Mine has done it to me several times but each time I was in a hurry. Not sure exactly what freaks it out but if I take my time between each step I don't have an issue. Never happened to my wife but she takes 15 minutes to get out of the car anyway.

[TerryO]

Same here, happened once when I was in a hurry and tried to turn it off put it in park and take the key out all at the same time.

Must admit I reefed the key that hard I thought I had broken it, I'm very careful now as knowing my luck next time it will break.

[rb30gtr]

I am hoping it was in my haste to get out, you know being overly excited to go to work and all.

And I only have one key, looking into getting another one now, and I am not paying 600+ for one, that is ridiculous!

[sheerluck]

I am hoping it was in my haste to get out, you know being overly excited to go to work and all.

And I only have one key, looking into getting another one now, and I am not paying 600+ for one, that is ridiculous!

No need to pay $600 for a key, have a ferret around on eBay UK. I bought one, and it cost about $75 shipped. You've only got to worry about the cutting and coding then.

[oldsalt]

I've had the same problem when I was new to the car and tried to take the key out too fast ... just allow that extra second after putting it into "park" and it all works O.K. - must be one of those "Landrover things" ;)

[rb30gtr]

No need to pay $600 for a key, have a ferret around on eBay UK. I bought one, and it cost about $75 shipped. You've only got to worry about the cutting and coding then.

Now that is more like it, I will have a scan! Thanks.
And to cut+code?

[rb30gtr]

Update on the initial posted problem.

The key gets stuck every single time the car is parked and turned off.

I have to start it again, move the selector back into drive and SLAM it back into park, this process can take 2 to 3 times every time before the key can be removed. No fault showing on the dash of course

I tried selecting slowly with a bit of force, I tried selecting fast, Tried it hand brake on, tried it hand brake off, even tried a multi step into park out back into park without turning off the car, still key wont come out until it is forcefully slammed into park. Strange, and I certainly hope I am not damaging anything.

So I'll be investigating the switching within the selector this Sunday after our drive to mt walker on Saturday of course

[jonesy63]

Ben - might be worth looking for a switch which detects where the gear selector is... the key won't come out unless it is in park... (IIRC, you can't take it out in neutral - but might be worth testing).

[jonesfam]

My key occasionally decides to stay put, I just re-start the car, turn it off & the key comes out.
I guess that whatever signal it didn't get before it got after the re-start.
Jonesfam

[Glynhouse]

Have never had to re-start the vehicle, just turn it on and off again and all is fine, can tell if it has not tripped, the key does not turn right back, if that makes sense ?

DD

[sniegy]

Check the solenoid on the shifter mechanism.

This will not let the key out unless it is in Park.
Again it could also be the entire shifter mech.

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[rb30gtr]

Check the solenoid on the shifter mechanism.

This will not let the key out unless it is in Park.
Again it could also be the entire shifter mech.

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Thanks mate,

It seemed to be intermittent between the selector and brake pedal, each time either switch causing the key to get stuck.

Anyway I fixed it, put in a new battery..? problem seems to have gone anyway, but I do have others.