My car died with my key in the ignition.

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Hey Drew, I was replacing the speakers in my Cobalt, and when I went to turn my car on to test them my car died and will not let my key out of the ignition.I heard when your battery is dead as a safety measure your key can get locked in the ignition. My battery is in the trunk which only opens from my key or an electric button to the left of my steering wheel.

You can jump start the car using the remote positive post at the under hood fuse box. Remove the red cover with the "+" symbol under the hood to connect the positive cable and use the strut tower bolt behind the coolant tank with the "-" symbol. I'm attaching a picture which should help you. This should get you going without having to open the trunk. Jump start the [engine](/topics-engine-chevy/) and once you get it running to charge the battery you should be able to remove the key from the ignition. I’m glad that I was able to answer your question today. My goal is to ensure you receive a 5 STAR experience. Once you’re satisfied with my answer please take the time to rate me 5 stars at the top of your computer screen or by following the link on your phone. These ratings are extremely important to us experts. Tips are never expected by greatly appreciated as they make up a large part of our income. If you have further questions please request me by opening a new question and I’ll be glad to help you with any of your automotive issues. Thanks for using Just Answer!