Key stuck in ignition

2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
129,000 MILES • 2.4L • 6 CYL
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TAMMYE BRANTLEY
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The engine has been replaced. The key has worked several days. I got in it Friday, put the key in, engine would not turn over. It did nothing, the gauges did not come on. Then I could not get the key out. Any suggestions on how to key out ?
Feb 23, 2020 at 7:06 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

The battery is dead. You need to charge the battery. Once power gets back into the system, the key will release.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-charge-your-car-battery

You need to have the battery load tested and the charging system tested to be sure the alternator is working.

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

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

Roy
Feb 23, 2020 at 7:31 AM
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