2005 cts key stuck in cylinder and wont crank over

Asked by Bobby Mar 05, 2016 at 01:09 AM about the 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6L RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The keys get stuck in the key cylinder and wont crank over
the motor but when I pull out the starter relay and by pass it
real quick the motor Wil turn over and the key will come out
any suggestions on why this is happening

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Mikbek answered 8 years ago

Start with oil designed for locks first. Tumblers may need lubrication

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Jim answered 6 years ago

Hi, I have 07 DTS. When I tried to start, battery completely dead . Now key will not come out of ignition. Do you are telling me that since you don't know you have dead battery until you try it, now both issues. And can't get into trunk ??

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Ron answered 3 years ago

I would start by replacing the lock cylinder which has to satisfy the PassLock anti theft system  which can be a bear to resolve. If like my 1999 Escalade the cover under the steering wheel has to be removed and a small pin pushed into a very small hole in the top of lock cylinder to release it and I think the key has to be in place and the cylinder will come out.

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