# 2018 Subaru Forester - Ignition lock **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** subaru\ **Created:** [November 11, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-ignition-lock/128628 "2018-11-11T16:18:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MichaelDorl](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/michaeldorl/32/13811_2.png) [@MichaelDorl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelDorl)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-ignition-lock/128628/1 "2018-11-11T16:18:36Z")
The ignition steering interlock on our 2018 Subaru Forester locks up and is very difficult to clear. I have to twist the steering wheel with both hands while my wife tries to turn the key. The official Subaru story seems to be “The car is working as designed”. Is there any fix or can the ignition lock be disabled? ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2018, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-ignition-lock/128628/2 "2018-11-11T19:30:26Z")
Nope, and Nope. I’d suggest removing your hands from the steering wheel before shutting off the car and not touching it after. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2018, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-ignition-lock/128628/3 "2018-11-11T19:35:45Z")
> [@MichaelDorl](#): > > Is there any fix or can the ignition lock be disabled? No one will disable the ignition lock plus it might void a part of your warranty. I think you are doing something that causes this . Are you holding on to the wheel or parking hard against a curb ? ---
**Author:** ![GorehamJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/gorehamj/32/24103_2.png) [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2018, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-ignition-lock/128628/4 "2018-11-12T14:32:31Z")
I have a '16 Forester, which is the same generation as yours. Mine doesn’t do that. I’ve tested the Forester and never had any test Forester do that. ---
**Author:** ![lion9car](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2018, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-ignition-lock/128628/5 "2018-11-12T15:26:18Z")
Are you pushing on the steering wheel when you’re getting out of the car? Does this happen if you turn the key to the “lock” position and then immediately start the car without touching the steering wheel? ---
**Author:** ![Yosemite](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/yosemite/32/643_2.png) [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2018, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-ignition-lock/128628/6 "2018-11-12T19:47:29Z")
This usually happens when someone shuts off the key and as doing so…turns the wheel slightly. Try as @Mustangman mentioned and leave your hands off the wheel as you turn the key off. Yosemite ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2018, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-ignition-lock/128628/7 "2018-11-13T03:43:02Z")
I’ve had the same thing happen maybe twice with my 2015 Forester but not for some time. Could not duplicate the issue just a few minutes ago.