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What to do if the key gets stuck in the ignition

Model: Citroen Xsara MK 1 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Key

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In this video, see how to resolve an emergency that may have affected your older car, such as the Citroen Xsara Picasso shown in the footage. In this case, the key is stuck in the "On" position, and it cannot be removed from its housing, nor can the engine be turned off. A very unpleasant situation.

The YouTuber managed to find the connector that allows the ignition to be turned off by dismantling the lower part of the dashboard, preventing the battery from draining. Since it was a Saturday and he had promised his children a trip to the seaside, he also found a (very temporary) way to start the car; with the ignition still on, by bridging the blue wire and the red wire, the vehicle can be started.

Naturally, the first thing to do on Monday is to rush to the auto electrician!


Updated on 30 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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