[ATLsaabguy]

Hey guys,

The key in my ‘07 will not turn to the lock position to let me remove it. It will move freely between Off and On and I can turn the car on and off and drive it. I just can’t get the key out!

Any suggestions? I do not want to leave the key in a driveable car.

 

[ATLsaabguy]

Update: Disconnecting the battery for a minute then reconnecting freed my key. Bizarre...

 

[aerojon]

Not really,ism is electronic..this could be a precursor to the ism failing..

 

[CJPeterborough]

Also disconnecting the battery disables the steering lock until the car is driven again.......so ISM/SCL or even CIM issue

 

[ATLsaabguy]

After about 6 weeks without issue, I experienced this again twice tonight.

Unlike in October, I could not start the car in addition to not being able to remove the key. The car received power and said Check OK, but would not crank.

This ISM was replaced 65,000 miles/6 years ago. I’m now at 155,000 miles. Since I’m not getting a steering lock message, should I assume the car ate another? The last time this happened the car didn’t realize when the key wasn’t in it and always stayed in Accessory mode.

UPDATE: More clues. Pulled Fuse 2 and it looked ok. Tried to put key back in, wouldn’t turn. Removed key, turned it around, and it started up and I got key back out. Leaning towards ISM More and more...