Key stuck and power windows and trunk latch instantly do not work

Tiny
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  • 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA
  • 3.5L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 236,000 MILES
I went to turn my car off after driving it with the shifter in park and the key wouldn't come out. So the key is stuck in my ignition but it still starts just can't take the key out. Also my power windows, door, and trunk buttons no longer worked when I tried after this problem. I have had a few people look at it that know a lot about cars now and seems that I can't get an actual answer or stunned looks. They say the fuses and relays are just fine. I don't have a key fob either. What would make this happen and what do you do to fix it? Please help!
Thursday, September 2nd, 2021 AT 1:23 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

This sounds like a low voltage issue with the battery.

Check the battery with a voltmeter and let me know the voltage. It should be 12.4 to 12.6 volts.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

I would also check the charging system as it is the job of the alternator to maintain the battery.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Roy
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Thursday, September 2nd, 2021 AT 1:37 AM
Tiny
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I will try this but also sometimes my battery cable does come off it comes loose. There was corrosion on the battery but has been cleaned since.
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Thursday, September 2nd, 2021 AT 1:54 AM
Tiny
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Okay, I would repair the cables. They should never come loose. I attached a guide for cleaning the cables for you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Roy
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Thursday, September 2nd, 2021 AT 1:58 AM
Tiny
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Could that be the problem to why my windows and trunk buttons all of a sudden does not work?
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Thursday, September 2nd, 2021 AT 6:00 AM
Tiny
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Will it also get my key unstuck?
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Thursday, September 2nd, 2021 AT 6:00 AM
Tiny
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Correct. Start there. It is all about low voltage.

Roy
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Friday, September 3rd, 2021 AT 3:12 AM

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