hillsj2

it seems to think the key is still in the ignition or something. any idea what would cause this behavior? the remote also will not lock the doors. unlock and panic work but not the locking. related?

Habious

Sure sounds like it thinks the key is still in the ignition. What about the steering wheel automatic-retract...does that work properly? If that's giving you problems too, I'd guess it's the switch in the ignition cylinder not detecting the key's removal.

While it could be an electrical problem, it's more than likely physical. You might try some lock lubricant (with graphite). Spray some lock lube in there and stick the key in and out several times...see if you can work it lose.

The switch that says "the key's in the ignition" is at the very front of the cylinder, since the steering wheel starts to move when you JUST start putting the key in the ignition.

tfischer

Check to be sure that the sunroof is fully closed and fully not "tilted." It can look closed before it triggers the switches.

Habious

Ummm...sunroof? Mine didn't come with that option.

intdiamond

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Sure it did; it's just a REALLY BIG sunroof

ratha67

haha...I'm pretty sure he thought he was in the RX forum...I've almost made the same mistake a couple of times.

RolxuSC400

Or in the OTHER SC forum as this exact question came up in there and it was the sunroof being tilted.

Question, is there a different warning if the roof isnt closed right in the SC? Are there any warning lights or any indicators on the dash that show when this happens? Does it happen 100% of the time?

Yes it makes sense the locking wouldnt work if it thinks either the key is still in ignition or some other malfunction exists.

Habious

Yes, the Open/Close button has a red light on it. If the top is "in transition" (not totally open or not totally closed), the light is solid red. If there's a problem, the light flashes.

hillsj2

automatic steering wheel retraction works. guess will try to clean

LeslieRC

Checklist:
- Is the shifter in "Park"?
- Are your doors latched securely?
- Is the trunk lid secured?
- Is the headlight switch in the "Auto" or "Off" positions?
- Is the dome light switch in the "Door" or "Off" positions?

I can't think of anything else.

tfischer

Oh, yeah. Sorry about that sunroof suggestion. I never know which car I'm driving, and I never know which forum I'm in. (I guess I should quit breaking those little pills in half and take the whole thing, like the doctors tell me.)