Volkswagen Jetta Key Stuck In Ignition Won T Turn Off

Ignition switch problem of the 2016 volkswagen jetta 2.

Volkswagen jetta key stuck in ignition won t turn off.

The jetta s ignition lock cylinder itself can go bad over time. Turn the ignition with the key and unlock the wheel leave the key on and attempt to start the car with a screwdriver in the electrical portion of the switch once it is removed so you can access where the mechanical tab turns the electrical portion of the ignition switch. Had to remove fuel fuse to stop car from running and disconnected the negative wire from battery. 2013 jetta key stuck in ignition car won t turn off.

Dealer wants 600 to repair ignition. This seems to be a common and pervasive problem with people reporting being unable to turn the engine off for hours. Seems to be mechanical failure of the ignition switch. Often it is nearly impossible to turn the key back to turn the engine off.

Replacing them can be tricky. While it would seem like the most likely cause for a key to get stuck in the ignition at first compared to it being a bad key this is not nearly as likely.