Ignition - Key Stuck In Ignition Switch/Won't Turn
Bulletin No.: 06-02-35-005
Date: February 28, 2006
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Key Stuck in Ignition, Key Will Not Return to Off Position, Shifter Button Won't Release in Park Position (Adjust Shifter Detent Finger)
Models:
2002-2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Condition
Customers may comment on any of the following conditions:
- The key is stuck in the ignition cylinder.
- They cannot return the key to the off position to remove the key.
- The shifter button won't release in the park position.
Cause
This condition may be caused by the detent finger shifting over time. This may result in mis-alignment and binding of the shift rod on the shift position guide.
WHERE YOUR SHIFTER IS YOU WILL HAVE TO TAKE IT APART ..MAYBE THE RUBBER BOOT IS IT THE WAY,OR THE SHIFT LOCK SELINOID WHENT BAD
SOURCE: ignition stays locked
Try moving the steering wheel different directions while trying to start car.
SOURCE: can't remove key from ignition 2001 gmc jimmy
I ran into the same problem ..... the fix was make sure selector was all the way in park. If it didn't lock in park (it showed in park but didn't lock) I couldn't take the key out but I could turn the vehicle all the way off.
SOURCE: Can't remove key from ignition for '00 honda accord @ park positi
push key in turn on and off push key in work switch off and on .if dont release you probably going to have to take out the ignition switch. make sure your car is all the way in park.
SOURCE: nissan maxima wont shift into park
There is a little button in front of the shifter. I pushed on this while moving the shifter back and forth. It immediately went down and I was able to put he car in park and then pulled out the key.
SOURCE: KEY WONT TURN IGNITION
Your car uses a transonder key, a key with a small chip embedded inside. The transponder is matched to the immobilizer unit in your car. When the key is inserted into the ignition, the immobilizer searches for that transponder, if it's not near the ignition, the car will just keep turning over and not start. Your only real options are to replace the steering lock or buy a transponder bypass unit, which I do not recommend. Just do a google search.
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