Key gets stuck in the ignition
Key gets stuck in the ignition Sometimes, here lately, the damn key wont come out of the ignition. I have to run through the gears several times and it eventually comes out. Sometimes, it takes alot more times then others. Anyone have any clue where I should begin to trouble shoot? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by waterbug1999
Great, how to fix?
There is a cable from the shifter to a locking mechanisim on the steering column (I'm guessing it didn't change on the 4th gen cars, I did a couple manual swaps on 3rd gens) that could be the problem, or the cable might be out of "adjustment" (not that I remember there being any adjustment on it). On the manual swap cars, we found that just cutting off the cable at the box would allow it to retract to a "release" position and then it wasn't an issue (I'm not suggesting cutting it as a fix, but you might pop the cable off of the shifter and wiggle it and see if the key releases, it will be the cable that runs forward off of the shift lever under the radio and you'll have to pull the console to do it).
Just my thoughts.
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Verdad Gallardo Cool, last week I just moved the car around in the garage and it took 10 minutes or so from Park to 1st, park to 1st and finally it came out. Took the car to work today and when I pulled in a parking spot, I only had to do it 2 times and it came out. So, i guess ill pop the console out and see if that cord has anything to do with it.. I get soooo damn tired of working on the car though!
If I disconnect that cord you are talking about, will I be able to pull the keys out while I am driving?
If I disconnect that cord you are talking about, will I be able to pull the keys out while I am driving?
Originally Posted by waterbug1999
If I disconnect that cord you are talking about, will I be able to pull the keys out while I am driving?
One line goes through the floor and down to the trans, you're worried about the other one that stays in the car, that's the key release.
