Key wont come out of ACC... 2 days!
Asked by Guru9DC372 Nov 05, 2020 at 09:39 AM about the 2012 Mazda MAZDA6 GS
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
Shut my car off while still in drive * BY accident Key will not let go out of ACC !
NOBODY can get it out. AAA , mechanic etc ... HELP ! 201 Mazda 6, new
battery and LOW LOW MILES! ( NOT sure on trim GS, btw)
2 Answers
At the back side of the ignition cylinder is a small solenoid that has a pin which is engaged when not in Park. When you go into Park, the solenoid turns off, and the pin falls down under it's own weight. The thing is: the solenoid is attached under 45 degree and is not dustproof. So, a bit of dust, and the fact the pin already has some traction, and you'll get a pin that doesn't come down when solenoid is disengaged.. For my Mazda this solenoid is not a separate part number but is a part of the ignition cylinder. So I've bought the cylinder of eBay and took only the solenoid. But you can just remove the solenoid but then it's dangerous - you are able to take out your key even if not in Park.
At the back side of the ignition cylinder is a small solenoid that has a pin which is engaged when not in Park. When you go into Park, the solenoid turns off, and the pin falls down under it's own weight. The thing is: the solenoid is attached under 45 degree and is not dustproof. So, a bit of dust, and the fact the pin already has some traction, and you'll get a pin that doesn't come down when solenoid is disengaged.. For my Mazda this solenoid is not a separate part number but is a part of the ignition cylinder. So I've bought the cylinder of eBay and took only the solenoid. But you can just remove the solenoid but then it's dangerous - you are able to take out your key even if not in Park.