2006 RAV4 Key Removal

riotkayak · 11-19-2012, 05:51 AM

When driving yesterday couldn't get the key out. Stopped for gas and key wouldn't turn past ACC, Moved the car and turned the wheel thinking it might be the steering lock.... no change.... Think it is something with the gear shift as I slammed it pretty hard into P and then it released.

Dr. Dyno · 11-19-2012, 08:31 AM

You did remember to push the key in first didn't you. It's so automatic for me that if I actually though about it I'd have trouble, if you know what I mean.

riotkayak · 11-20-2012, 04:34 AM

Yep, thanks.... Not sure that is it. As it sure seems to have something to do with the gear shift.

Dr. Dyno · 11-20-2012, 08:36 AM

Just tried mine. Had to move the lever forward to Park, but key wouldn't come out until I pulled it fully to the left. Must be done with a solenoid meaning some fuse is likely blown.

riotkayak · 11-21-2012, 05:26 AM

So you have the same issue?

11-19-2012, 05:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
riotkayak Junior Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: tn Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2006 RAV4 Key Removal When driving yesterday couldn't get the key out. Stopped for gas and key wouldn't turn past ACC, Moved the car and turned the wheel thinking it might be the steering lock.... no change.... Think it is something with the gear shift as I slammed it pretty hard into P and then it released.

11-19-2012, 08:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dr. Dyno Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,863 Thanks: 77 Thanked 133 Times in 128 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You did remember to push the key in first didn't you. It's so automatic for me that if I actually though about it I'd have trouble, if you know what I mean. __________________ Fred __________________ 2006 RAV4 V6 4WD Red Limited 2006 Accord V6 Hybrid - quick as the RAV but +8 mpg 1999 F-250 4X4 Diesel - snow plow, Bully Dog chip 2001 F-250 4X4 Diesel - truck camper, TS chip, 20' bike/trike dyno trailer 2004 Suzuki DRZ-400S Dual Sport It's the pedal (or the handgrip) on the right!!

11-20-2012, 08:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dr. Dyno Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,863 Thanks: 77 Thanked 133 Times in 128 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just tried mine. Had to move the lever forward to Park, but key wouldn't come out until I pulled it fully to the left. Must be done with a solenoid meaning some fuse is likely blown. __________________ Fred __________________ 2006 RAV4 V6 4WD Red Limited 2006 Accord V6 Hybrid - quick as the RAV but +8 mpg 1999 F-250 4X4 Diesel - snow plow, Bully Dog chip 2001 F-250 4X4 Diesel - truck camper, TS chip, 20' bike/trike dyno trailer 2004 Suzuki DRZ-400S Dual Sport It's the pedal (or the handgrip) on the right!!

11-20-2012, 04:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
riotkayak Junior Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: tn Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yep, thanks.... Not sure that is it. As it sure seems to have something to do with the gear shift.

11-21-2012, 05:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
riotkayak Junior Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: tn Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So you have the same issue?

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