2012 Subaru XV (GP) — Repair Solution

2.0L FB20A 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol · Ignition Barrel / Key · Body

Subaru XV (GP) Ignition Barrel / Key Body Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Subaru
Model: XV (GP)
Year: 2012
Engine: 2.0L FB20A 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
Kilometres: 145,181
Area: Body
Category: Ignition Barrel / Key

Customer Complaint

Unable to remove key from ignition.
Often if they sit there starting and stopping the car eventually they can remove the key.

Problem Summary

Without starting the car, I was able to insert key, turn to ignition, turn back to off and remove key.

Started car, and on second attempt was unable to remove key until I restarted car and tried again.

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Quick Facts

CodeSUBXV12B105
Vehicle2012 Subaru XV (GP)
Engine2.0L FB20A 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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