My car thinks the key is always in the ignition

CHCASTAN

MEMBER
2010 MAZDA CX-9
3.5L
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
100,000 MILES

It wouldn't bother me much, but it does not allow the remotes to work. Occasionally, like 1 of every 10 times, when I remove the key after driving, the lock and key works as designed and the remote works (no beeping when I open the driver's door). So I thought, maybe something was getting stuck in the lock.

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KASEKENNY

MECHANIC
18,907 POSTS

More than likely this is an issue with the key reminder switch.

Basically, if the body computer is being told that the key is in the ignition then it is going to disable the locks with the remote so that you don't lock the key in the vehicle.

I am attaching the info below on this switch. Please run through this info and let us know what questions you have and what turns up.

Thanks

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My car thinks the key is always in the ignition

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