vauxhall astra 2017 auto diesel turbo.ignition key stuck in.

[gilbert prime]

help please,from time to time my ignition key can not be removed.i am at my wits end.you tube discribes a small flap under steering column and just push in the plastic connector to reset.i do not have this on my car,,any ideas please.

 

[Vauxhall Owners Club]

Could also be an adjustment required on the gearshift mechanism which has to be in Park to allow the key to turn back far enough to be removed

Try wiggling the gearshift to see if it makes it easier to remove the key

[gilbert prime]

On 5/14/2024 at 8:56 AM, Vauxhall Owners Club said:

Could also be an adjustment required on the gearshift mechanism which has to be in Park to allow the key to turn back far enough to be removed

Try wiggling the gearshift to see if it makes it easier to remove the key

many thanks,will try that if it goes again,have been using WD40 every time on key before starting car....seems to be working ok.