Q: mechanical door key stuck in the lock

asked by on January 15, 2018

I try to open the driver door with the mechanical key because the key fob die, batteries too low, the key got stuck in the door lock. Does not turn and stuck

My car has 98000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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