Cant turn keys back all the way to shut power off or ge them out of ignition :S
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So i took my car out of storage yesterday, had to boost it due to a dead battery, I drove it home shut it off tried to start it and it was dead again, short drive home not enough enough time to charge Tried to take the keys out and it wouldnt turn backto cut the stero power and let me get them out ,I was told that the batery had to be charged to get them to turn back so anyway i charged it today and still couldnt turn them back, also when i put it in park it goes in but you can take it right back out without pushng the button. anybody have this problem or know whats hoin on? Thanks
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A4 or M6?
Mine would do that sometimes... I had to kind of slam it in "P" a few times to pull the keys out. I have a cluster of wires underneath in that area, since I took it out one time to do some wire tracing and put it back together, it hasnt done it. Just a thought, so might wanna check if something is in the way.
Mine would do that sometimes... I had to kind of slam it in "P" a few times to pull the keys out. I have a cluster of wires underneath in that area, since I took it out one time to do some wire tracing and put it back together, it hasnt done it. Just a thought, so might wanna check if something is in the way.
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The reason the keys wont come out is because the car isn't going all the way into park. I dont know how to explain where to start on diagnosing that problem though.
Whoever told you that the battery needed to be charged to take the keys out is a retard. You can unhook the ******* battery and the key will still turn and go in and out of the key cylinder. I dont know why they would think battery power is necessary for the mechanical part of the ignition cylinder to work.
Whoever told you that the battery needed to be charged to take the keys out is a retard. You can unhook the ******* battery and the key will still turn and go in and out of the key cylinder. I dont know why they would think battery power is necessary for the mechanical part of the ignition cylinder to work.
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haha i thought the same thing i new oit wouldn't be the battery but was worth a try had to be charged anyway haha, I think it is most likely that the safety is stuck it didnt seem like it was going into park all the way, just enought put the brake on so ill try friggin with it some more tomorrow and see if i can get it to work thanks for all the info
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I had this problem to.
I sometimes have to put it in park and tap the top of the shifter.
your problem is the shifter is not going all the way into park causing it to release the key lock. Try tapping/hitting the top of your shifter. if that doesn't work pull your console apart and see if there anything wrong in there.
fwiw My problem started after doing some wiring in there.
I sometimes have to put it in park and tap the top of the shifter.
your problem is the shifter is not going all the way into park causing it to release the key lock. Try tapping/hitting the top of your shifter. if that doesn't work pull your console apart and see if there anything wrong in there.
fwiw My problem started after doing some wiring in there.
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if that button seems like something is wrong, take the handle off. It has a little clip on the backside. Put a small screw driver in it and and pry it out. Then the shift handle comes up and off. Then you can see the push down lever on top, see if you can do it that way. Maybe something is wrong with your shift/handle.
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The reason the keys wont come out is because the car isn't going all the way into park. I dont know how to explain where to start on diagnosing that problem though.
Whoever told you that the battery needed to be charged to take the keys out is a retard. You can unhook the ******* battery and the key will still turn and go in and out of the key cylinder. I dont know why they would think battery power is necessary for the mechanical part of the ignition cylinder to work.
Whoever told you that the battery needed to be charged to take the keys out is a retard. You can unhook the ******* battery and the key will still turn and go in and out of the key cylinder. I dont know why they would think battery power is necessary for the mechanical part of the ignition cylinder to work.
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The reason the keys wont come out is because the car isn't going all the way into park. I dont know how to explain where to start on diagnosing that problem though.
Whoever told you that the battery needed to be charged to take the keys out is a retard. You can unhook the ******* battery and the key will still turn and go in and out of the key cylinder. I dont know why they would think battery power is necessary for the mechanical part of the ignition cylinder to work.
Whoever told you that the battery needed to be charged to take the keys out is a retard. You can unhook the ******* battery and the key will still turn and go in and out of the key cylinder. I dont know why they would think battery power is necessary for the mechanical part of the ignition cylinder to work.
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I think the problem is you guys drive white Trans Am's. trans am 2000, waterbug1999, and ws98ta you all have white cars theres your problem should bought black. I kid i kid. You have very sharp cars
Anyhow. Have you tried putting it in park and rolling the car by pushing it. See if it clicks in or something in your tranny and not on the gear shift.
Anyhow. Have you tried putting it in park and rolling the car by pushing it. See if it clicks in or something in your tranny and not on the gear shift.
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I think the problem is you guys drive white Trans Am's. trans am 2000, waterbug1999, and ws98ta you all have white cars theres your problem should bought black. I kid i kid. You have very sharp cars
Anyhow. Have you tried putting it in park and rolling the car by pushing it. See if it clicks in or something in your tranny and not on the gear shift.
Anyhow. Have you tried putting it in park and rolling the car by pushing it. See if it clicks in or something in your tranny and not on the gear shift.
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Remove the hush panel under the steering column. Remove the shroud around the steering column/ignition lock cylinder. Locate the cable running to the locking assembly. While shifting the gear shift from Park to 1st, notice the cable and feel if it is moving inside it. The cable end at the ign. assmbly could have come off and is lodged in the way of the ign. release. Try turning the wheels back and forth as you place the gear shift in Park, the steering locking pin could be mashed over and not allowing it to fall into the slotted plate.