# Stuck key

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-key/7227>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [November 13, 2007, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-key/7227 "2007-11-13T16:00:22Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
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**Author:** ![yo\_la\_tengo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/41988e/32.png) [@yo\_la\_tengo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yo_la_tengo)\
**Post date:** [November 13, 2007, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-key/7227/1 "2007-11-13T16:00:22Z")

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I had a key made for my 1998 Honda CRV. The key succcessfully started the car and moves freely within the ignition positions except I cannot remove the key from the ignition. Any thoughts on how to get the key out (I have tried lubricants) or if I need to take it in - would it be better to go to a locksmith or a car repair shop.