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Permanent Fix for Key Getting Stuck in the Ignition

5 messages,  Last post on Jul 22, 2011 at 9:54 PM

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#1 of 5 Permanent Fix for Key Getting Stuck in the Ignition by gearkat

Jun 05, 2011 (1:22 pm)

Here is a link to my Youtube video on how I fixed this problem in my 02 Grand Prix. In my case the green and purple wires had come loose from the console solenoid and instead of installing a new wire harness and likely running into the same problem later, I simply soldered in some short extensions.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rHbrsvzxWc

#3 of 5 Local repair by gearkat

Jun 17, 2011 (2:11 pm)

I also offer local repair for the EXACT same repair I did on my O2 Grand Prix. Please contact for details.

#4 of 5 email by gearkat

Jul 06, 2011 (10:11 pm)

Sorry my contact information is gearkatgmail.com and I can make his repair local to Providence, RI.

#5 of 5 same problem... by theraz

Jul 22, 2011 (9:54 pm)

I had the same problem happen...my key was stuck in the ignition for 2 weeks. It wasn't something you could fix by jiggling the wheel and turning the key either as if the wheel was locked. The place I took it to had taken something out of the box where the gear shifter is. I don't remember what it is called (I just remember it was a creamy white color) but it worked. The only thing he mentioned was that I can shift into any gear, reverse, neutral, etc. without having to step on the brake to actually shift. I haven't had the key stuck ever since.

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