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Pontiac Grand Prix Key cannot be removed from ignition

42 messages,  Last post on Oct 07, 2009 at 4:11 PM

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#39 of 42 Re: Key won't come out of the ignition! [skipcameron] by dcbradley Jul 02, 2009 (10:44 am)
Replying to: skipcameron (Jun 29, 2009 1:13 pm) As mentioned in my reply #33, that "little switch" that you are pushing in with a screwdriver (or whatever fits) is a solenoid with a plunger on the end of it. It's there to make sure the car is in PARK before the key can come out.   To bypass this switch, remove the plastic surrounding the ignition switch and steering column, and ziptie this plunger so that it is permanently engaged (depressed).   Key comes out normally with no adverse effects on the rest of the systems. This permanent fix costs $0.00.
#40 of 42 Re: Key won't come out of the ignition! [skipcameron] by silver1882 Sep 23, 2009 (12:40 pm)
Replying to: skipcameron (Jun 29, 2009 1:13 pm) My son's car was having the same problem, I took a look at it and the button you push on your shifter was stuck in a little I got it to pop out then the ignition would turn all the way off and the key would come out. He has a 1995 grand prix. I hope this helps some one. Replies to this message: aneimayer (Sep 26, 2009 8:13 am)
#41 of 42 Re: Key won't come out of the ignition! [silver1882] by aneimayer Sep 26, 2009 (8:13 am)
Replying to: silver1882 (Sep 23, 2009 12:40 pm) When shifting into park, my gear shift lever wasn't releasing all the way up. I sprayed some WD-40 on both sides of the shaft and worked this a few times and haven't had a problem since.
#42 of 42 Re: Key cannot be removed from ignition [dcbradley] by demoncar Oct 07, 2009 (4:11 pm)
Replying to: dcbradley (Mar 05, 2007 6:51 pm) check your motor mounts! if trans is sitting weird park wont engage properly! then check linkage both on trans and switch under steering column!

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