2008 Jag XF 2.7d smart key is stuck in the slot. Taken sp...


2008 Jag XF 2.7d smart key is stuck in the slot. Taken spare key to try to start car, but message @remove smart key from slot@ Key will not come out. Mechanic's Assistant: Can you turn the steering wheel at all? And what a...

2008 Jag XF 2.7d smart key is stuck in the slot. Taken spare key to try to start car, but message @remove smart key from slot@ Key will not come out. Mechanic's Assistant: Can you turn the steering wheel at all? And what about the key? Is it worn or damaged? No. Steering wheel is locked Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your XF yourself? What have you tried so far? My son is with the car. I'm at home. Tried using spare key to lock the car, then try starting, alarm goes off. Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? I don't think so..!

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Welcome to JustAnswer. Thank you for contacting us for assistance with your vehicle. I'm Pete. I will be happy to assist you with your question. May I ask to whom I have the pleasure of speaking with today?
Automotive Expert
I'm sorry to hear you are having this problem. I know this can be frustrating. Without knowing all of the information like the vehicle history, the components that have been tested or replaced, and the results of any tests that need to be run, I can only give you a general answer to your question. The first thing that needs to be checked is to make sure the vehicle battery has a good charge in it. If it is low on voltage that will cause this issue to occur and the voltage issue has to be resolved. If the battery is found to be o.k. then the fault with the key being stuck in the slot can be due to the vehicle not in the park position or an issue with the ignition slot that it enters into needing to be replaced. The vehicle will need to be inspected further to identify the source of the fault so it can be repaired properly.
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