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    hello i have a 2002 grand prix and my key is stuck in the ignition and the car is still running and i cant turn the key to shut it off at all!!! and now my car ran out of gas and my battery is gonna die!!! can some body please help me i have no idea what to do???
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    Look up under the column by the key lock
    Remove little round piece
    Stick something small up there and it might release the key

    although.. I've never heard of a cylinder being stuck in the on position.
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    Or..you could simply unhook the battery
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    That's odd.. After thinking about it, the way I'd shut a car off if the key was stuck on, is by popping the hood, and pulling the fuel pump relay.
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    I have had that problem, I just turn the steering wheel, or i'll put it into reverse and back into park or a combination of other things, that usually works. Hasn't happened in a while though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BillBoost37 View Post
    Or..you could simply unhook the battery
    Wouldn't the car stay running if it has a working alternator?
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    Quote Originally Posted by harner View Post
    Wouldn't the car stay running if it has a working alternator?
    In the OP they stated the car had already run out of fuel. Bill was referring to the concern of the battery going dead.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Neil98gt View Post
    In the OP they stated the car had already run out of fuel. Bill was referring to the concern of the battery going dead.

    Definitely glanced over that one
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