Well I must say thank you for sharing. I have an 05 2.8 and let it sit last winter and had trouble getting the key out after I started using the car again. Never knew there was a manual key realise. All I did after watching this was cut a pencil eraser to fit the hole and put that little cover back in so the key realise is continuously engaged no problem since. Best video ever. Thanks again.

Public service announcement: really difficult, nearly impossible to diagnose a problem over the web without trouble codes. Second, I'm sharing tips and tricks that normally are $90 per hour, and third, if you want to complain about the video quality when I give away tips that I normally charge for, well, go to hell. Don't PASS GO or collect $200. I'm a mechanic, not Steven Spielberg. I offer my knowledge for free to help people I'll never meet. Don't like it? Find the door and operate it.

Thank you for sharing this. I’ve had the most difficult time trying to figure out why my car wasn’t starting. Security system anti theft is messed up. Starting it with the primary wire works but after I shut it off for a while and go to start it again, it won’t start unless I use the wire. This all started when my water pump went bad...

Thank you thank you thank you i was so 😒 my car woulndt start your video was the only one that fixed the problem😊 God Bless Man😘

Assy you need to get an old CTS-V then you can tell all about the tricks for that engine as well. I like your insights as a professional mechanic. If you get a first gen V you will have a lot of fun and still be able to haul beer and groceries (trunk plus back seats fold down) and friends as they are 4 doors. Plus they were all manual transmissions so harder for millennial car thieves to steal. One odd thing I noticed with my LS6 was: rough idle, no codes, vacuum gauge was in the green zone and steady. Smoke machine showed leaking intake gaskets, I checked the torque of the bolts, supposed to be 89 inch pounds, they were only 20! Took the bolts out, cleaned the threads, loctite 243, 44 then 89 inch pounds as per manual, runs like a champ now. Have you heard of factory torqued bolts loosening like that or more likely previous owner? Subscribed, thanks for your useful content.

Thank you just had this problem with my 04 CTS today after it was running fine this worked

WORK GREAT,DONE IT TWO A CTS, THANKS U SAVED THE DAY, THUMBS UP,

This really works, try some other people advice with no luck but this works, thank you, had my key stuck, the battery was low, been sitting in the driveway for 2 months, thanks.

Going to try this. I think I missed the step about the manual key release. Anyway 2005 CTS original owner 2nd time this happened to me in about 3 years. First time the dealer bent me over hit me hard and didn't even buy me a drink. Yesterday happened 2nd time able to bring it to a lot I parked in. Hope to get the key out. First Caddy but when you google CTS key stuck and see all the angry responses going to check out either a Camry or Accord.

I bought a 04 SRX V6 All wheel drive . when I I'll watch your video I seen a purple wire that someone put in the truck that I bought got a push start button on it I wonder why they have it like that that cost of the key won't turn back that make the ECM say Lost communication

Check fusible link...its between alternator and starter. Computer is picky about low voltage and those links are notorious for failure. Its like 200 or 250 amp.

This worked but it will make your engine light come on with code PO700. I also notice after shorting the starter to get the engine running when driving down shift is abrupt. I noticed the engine light on in your video fill us in if you did more work to the car. Thanks.

Thank you I did just what you said and the security system went to normal and the car started.

Im having a problem figuring out whats wrong with my 2004 cts it is a 3.2 tho. They key turn over and ticks. Lights still all come on, and all lights on my dashboard, security light blinks over and over. I have been driving in second gear when I normally drive in automatic. I think it died out from my AC/heater running, cus it would start shaking when I had them running. The battery is pretty new bought on 4/20. New coils, spark plug, mass air intake or whatever that is called.

Great video love it, you did good, no thumbs down anyone gives you a thumbs down just jealous, and don't want that information out there but its also in your manual if you have one, thanks for sharing.

Hi I’ve been having problems with my Cadillac CTS it’s a 03 I’ve been having to turn on my car pressing on the fuse to turn on . I’m not sure why but before I had re did my starter n that happened I’m lost for answers I’ve put it a lot of work into this car over the year it’s been one after another haha if I could recieve some help that be awesome

can u please with sugar on top tell me what the fix was what was wrong with the car

I had the same problem with an 04 Cadillac cts 3.6L key stuck in the ignition and doesn't communicate with the obd scanner. I took it to the dealership and was told I need a new ecu. This problem happened probably when someone was changing the battery and put the + on - so be careful.

What I wanted to know was how to fix an electrical system failure on a 2003 CTS Cadilac where do I start on. My for in car turned key on but never started the car. She saw smoke and seconds later driverside airbag beside seat and window popped out as well as the steering wheel airbag popped out. What do I do to find the electrical problem? Please help

Hi Assy McGee. Thanks for positng this. Should this work on a 2007 CTS? I get nothing when I touch the positive lug. and its a brand new starter.

this worked for me, thanks.

Tried this but it cuts on and turns back off and it’s driving me insane

Yes it works on the 2007s

everyone realizes without the car on front of me and using my diagnosis scanner there's only so much I can do, right? I think buttons 2 and 6 on the radio will get you to the codes readout and they can be cleared from there

Would this work on a 2007 cts?

I was trying to install a Bluetooth Module on my Daughters 05 CTS and I got this lock out. Got the key out then tried your Jump and it just turned over but no start. When I close the door and try to start, the locks go up and down? Any Ideas? I got a charger on the car tonight and hopefully it will cooperate.

Good trick. It works! Thanks

Btw, I have the exact same pos and same prob- I started jumping the starter relay with a paperclip with the key on and it starts then put the relay back in. I had to do this a few times and now it starts every time- obviously an iffy ground somewhere. just keep a paperclip in the console.

By the way any help is much appreciated

hello where did you get that manual key release plug from

Hey I got a question I have a 2004 Cadillac CTS My car starts up in everything but my car security light is on In my traction control light is on and I cannot get my security system to turn off?

I have an 03 CTS and my car always start with one turn of the ignition. However, after my mechanic changed my manifold gaskets which was leaking oil into my spark plugs causing my vehicle to smoke, the vehicle no longer started when I cranked it. The mechanic then connected a wire from the starter to the battery terminal that started my car. He stated that I needed a starter brush set replaced. Had I seen this video prior to I would have asked him to use your method. What should i do now and do you think it may be my relay rather than the starter?

I had the same problem you had just today, the funny thing is I was picking up my car from the dealer ship. I took it in for a repair, but when I picked it up the car wouldn't start and the key got stuck. I left it there cause all the mechanics had left for the day. I'm going in morning tomorrow. My question is why did it get stuck and not release is it cause my battery is low ? ? the portable charger read my battery at 12.4 and that it was low.

It’s the ecm just got mine changed runs nice now

2005 CTS 2.8L Car was sitting and battery went dead. Took out battery and had it tested, needed new battery. Saved up a few weeks to get new battery and installed. Car does not start, theft light on in dash, key stuck. Would sitting too long with no battery damage ECM?

I like and learned from this video. Question, I have a 2004 cts w/ a no crank no start problem, jumped the starter relay and it started. It continued to start ok for a couple days, next morning it would not crank, had to jump relay. I changed the relay w/ one next to it (cigar relay same #number) still no crank. Will start sometimes but must times it wont . Could you give me an idea of what the problem could be. I like your video and subscribed , you get right to the problem, which I like.

PLEASE HELP!! I follow your step and was able to get the car started. I tried to start it later that day but it couldn’t start. So what’s the permanent fix for this problem. I already have a new battery installed.

Worked great thanks....

I have a 2004 Cadillac SRX 4.6 runs and starts fine, but cannot get the key out so I have to use the ball point pen method to remove the key. Is there a simple fix to this or is it a dealership required fix?

So how would you permanently fix it? The right way? What needs to be done?

I have a 05 cts I put negative and positive post wrong and it spark and now my car doesn’t turn on. But I check fuses none of them are blown. Any way you can help?

I got the car to start but the security light stayed on and key did not release after the car set about 2 minutes then the car wouldn't start. Tried it again and it did the same thing. After car is started how long does the car suppose to run for the auto theft light to go off. Please reply.

Hi Assy McGee. I have this 03 cts but key is stuck, antitheft light is on, temp and gas gauges wont read when i started up the car. Can this still fix my problem?

I hate my 2007 CTS ... its been nothing but a money pit and now my key is stuck in ignition and im being told I have to replace my knock sensors cause it will not go from 2nd to 3rd sometimes and to top it off all 4 windows stopped going up and down and the suggested fix is in some wiring under the carpet in passenger side back floorboard. Im about to just take a loss and sell it for what I can get. =0(

Does the key have to be programmed to the car in order to be able to do this.

Sir, I have a 05 DTS and my radio was stolen, How can i get it running, appreciate your help sir!!!

hello... my 07 srx won't start sometimes... it just clicks... any ideas? emijj

Can u advise me on some issues. My break ,back up lights and clusters lights are not working , 2005 cts

Im having the same problem drove to work fine wwhen i got off it wouldnt start my car has been saying service theft lock for 2 months no problem intill today my key isnt stuck but my car wont start everything works fine but engine wont turn over can you please help can i get the wire you was talking about from auto zone or O'Reilly??? And when i do wire jump it do i turn the key over once so the radio is just on or twice so everything is on dash radio ect. And do the jump??? Please somebody help me i have a 05 Cts and i need this car to get back and forth to work

Do you put the ball point pen in the hole underneath the steering column for manual key release?

Ok I have a 05 cts v6 was listening to some music then all of sudden it went dead it cranks 2 to 3 times lights work my display screen work but now it's not.

Will this work on a 2007 Aveo

this happened to mine 2 days in a row. You say these cars act up behind the battery voltage... would a new battery be a fix?

I tried this and my dad's 04 works fine now but there's an engine light on, and it was supposed to get inspected today

Hey men thanks for video why you say to not try with a 3.2 I have one with literally same problematic keys stuck in ignition, car can start but no windows no gps no option...I test up the ecm and ecm/tcm fuse and many relays nd that good ..need some help plz

Trying to program some new keyless entry fobs, and my hazard lights wont go off now and the service Anti theft System light flashes across the Radio dash. Is there a way to reset this without the dealer ? or is this an expensive fix from the dealer?

I have an 05 CTS. I have to jump it daily sometimes twice a day. Is there permanent fix to this no crank key won’t release issue

Assy McGee, have same problem and i jump it like in your video every morning. During the day its OK and starts normally, but after some time no more. When i put key inside and turn first step, lights are not there. So, i think the problem is during the key put inside or in this first step. My starter relay is OK, i have new Battery, i have changed Ignition starter switch (not Selenoid, just switch)... same problem :( what can you suggest? Important thing is: this problem comes not every time! only after some hours. for example: if i jump it from starter relay (like in your video), after that i can turn it of and start again with key 20-30 times and no problem! only after some hours problem comes again. Please, Help, if you can

I have an 05 the brakes went bad and it set for a couple of months. Went to start it and the key Was stuck and the battery was bad. Changed the battery and it fired right up. It was the front brake lines from the master cylinder to the anti lock break Box. changed those but had a hard time getting to them so took the antilock break Box off and got everything fixed. Put everything together and now the car won't start and the key gets stuck every time. Your trick with the key worked . But now the car won't start. using the wire it will crank But it will not fire up. What now? Help

i did that but my car would not stay running

So i have a 06 cadilac dts with the north star in it and i was pulling out of a parking lot turned and drove about 20 feet and the car turned off it would not turn back on i get error on dash that says engine power reduced and service stabilitrac i put the obd 2 on it and im getting the p1682 code dont know where to start maybe relays?

I have 06. Battery is good car drives. Just can't get key out. Where is the release button

I changed alternator, plugs, fuel injectors, fuel filter, new battery. Jumped starter relay and its cuts right off. Key gets stuck every time. Any suggestions???

Hi, I have a 03 cts & I'm having a issue with it stalling. Any suggestions

I was just at the fuel station and a woman had this exact problem with an 03, first thing I did was check the battery cables, she was pulling fuses and relay under the hood and said it happened before. I went to my pickup to grab my phone to Google the issue, I came back and told her what I found, she was frantic still trying wiggle fuses and relays after she tried this a few times she got in the car and it started but as it was cranking over it was not a consistent crank it paused 2 or 3 times then turned over and fired up. I am a mechanic, but I haven't ever worked on this system before. Crazy as it sounds I wish I would have had more time to find out what she did and why it wasn't cranking consistently

People, Help :) i have same problem, but only every morning. if i start my CTS (2004 V6, 3.6) during the day more times, it works, but if i start only in the morning and evening, problem is there. i have changed battery - same problem. in the past, this problem came only one time in 3-4 months. now every day: i mean no start no cranck, key stucks in ignition, no temperature and petrol signs working, "service theft system" on display. after this i start motor with taking out starter relay and starting from there... so, Crank sensor? Theft system? ECM change? Help, please.

what is the little blue thingy called you use to get it started and where can i get one from

I have the same car.. My car starts but the key will not release.. The security system is on and my hazard lights are flashing..

Hey this worked once but since then I have tried this over and over I just replaced the starter and still won’t start smh

I have 07 cts says service theft system and gas gauge, temperature don't work and car with lock light is on. Please help, ive tried resetting codes with scan tool but it didn't work

Or you could jump the starter relay

Why does mine say my transmission running hot on idle

How do u start it without a key?

Well my cars fixed but my eardrum is broken

I have the same problem but my car doesn't turn on

btw everyone. I am interested in buying a few of these CTS's with major mechanical breakdowns if the price is reasonable and they are located in the Southeast. SC, NC, Georgia, someplace I can have them delivered on a transfer truck reasonably. I don't want major crash damage or disease carrying interiors.

This worked for me for about a month then stopped. Just recently got a new battery and all of my lights and radio come on but using the wire to start it no longer works. Help please guys!??? Need my car for work

can u inbox me your number i have a 2003 cadillac cts 3.2L and this same thing happened last night i need to fix it quick...check engine was on keys wont come out of ignition and the anti theft lock is on along with the TC light.

Omg every morning my keys get stock and i have to juml it can someone please tell me what can be the f****** problem

What a pointless opening of your noise hole

You just copied from another video

That don’t fix it

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