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  1. 3rd August 2009, 07:17 PM #1
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    Key in ignition message P38A

    Lately when i pull the key out of the ignition i can hear the beep as i leave the car to tell me that the key is still in the ignition and accompanying message on the dash. It doesn't happen all the time but happens intermittently.

    Anyone got any ideas?

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  2. 3rd August 2009, 09:06 PM #2
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    I have had the same issue very rarely does it happen though, it seems to happen when I'm in a hurry and remove the key too quickly. sorry to dissapoint, but I dont have a fix for it. Please post if/when you cure it
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  3. 3rd August 2009, 09:08 PM #3
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    I've just had one do the same thing, thinking it may be a proximity issue with the key etc? Haven't had time to check it thgough as yet.

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  4. 3rd August 2009, 09:41 PM #4
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    it's due to the tumblers not seating correctly when you pull the key out. Puff some graphite (not too much) into the ignition lock and move the key in/out a few times and tuyrn the ignition to position 2 and back a few times. Should fix it OK. cheers
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  5. 4th August 2009, 07:13 AM #5
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    It could also be the microswitch behind the barrel. I've seen a couple get done over the years. Not common though.
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  6. 4th August 2009, 04:41 PM #6
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    Tried the graphite and seems the tumblers are now aligning and the message has dissappeared. Thanks Hoges! I will monitor over the next week or so but has been faultless today.
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  7. 5th August 2009, 11:43 AM #7
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  8. 3rd November 2009, 09:18 PM #8
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    Graphite still working no messages since i put it in.
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