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Volkswagen jetta key stuck in ignition won t turn off.
This seems to be a common and pervasive problem with people reporting being unable to turn the engine off for hours.
Seems to be mechanical failure of the ignition switch.
While it would seem like the most likely cause for a key to get stuck in the ignition at first compared to it being a bad key this is not nearly as likely.
While there are a variety of reasons your volkswagen jetta key won t turn the most common 3 are a binding steering column lock an ignition switch issue or a problem with the ignition key.
Had to remove fuel fuse to stop car from running and disconnected the negative wire from battery.
2013 jetta key stuck in ignition car won t turn off.
Ignition switch problem of the 2016 volkswagen jetta 2.
Turn the ignition with the key and unlock the wheel leave the key on and attempt to start the car with a screwdriver in the electrical portion of the switch once it is removed so you can access where the mechanical tab turns the electrical portion of the ignition switch.
Dealer wants 600 to repair ignition.
The jetta s ignition lock cylinder itself can go bad over time.