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What to do if the key gets stuck in the ignition

Model: Citroen Xsara MK 1 - Years 1997-2006
Part: Key

In this video we see how to solve an emergency that may have affected our old car, like the Citroen Xsara Picasso shown in the footage. In this case, the key was stuck in the "On" position and there was no way to remove it from its slot, or to turn it off and start the engine. A very unpleasant situation. Our youtuber managed, by dismantling the lower part of the dashboard, to find the connector that allows the ignition to be turned off, and avoid draining the battery. Since it was a Saturday, and he had promised his children to take them to the beach, he also found a (very temporary) way to start the car; with the ignition still on and by bridging the blue and red wires, the vehicle is able to start. Of course, the first thing to do on Monday is to rush to the auto electrician!

Posted on 13 May 2024 by ScegliAuto

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