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Ignition Switch Won't Release Key 2001 GTP

Comanche1959

Comanche1959

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When I shut the car off today, the ignition switch wouldn't turn to the key removal position and the "park" indicator in the instrument cluster remained lit up.

I was able to start the engine again, move the gear selector into gear and back in park and the key came out after I shut it off.

Maybe unrelated, but I did run over a snow / ice berm that scraped under the car just before the problem arose. Wassup with that?

Happy New Year!

Steve
 


did you hear the click when you shifted it into park? Theres a solenoid attached to the gear selector that sometimes goes bad. Could also be an ignition switch going bad. seems to be a common problem with the 97-03s
 
You're absolutely right and I also found and watched a You Tube video on it. The solenoid in the steering column sounds weak....you can hear it. Any idea what part number the solenoid is, or where I'd find it referenced?
Gonna see if I can find it on a parts website. Sounds easy to replace.

On second thought.... after looking at it, I just put a zip strip around it to hold it closed. Now it won't actuate.

Done......

Thanks!

Steve
 
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if your not to concerned about having it be original, what i did when mine went out was if you pull the trim off the sterring column, you will see a little plunger sticking down on the ignition cylinder when the car isnt in park. I fed a couple small zip ties up and around and got them to hold the plunger in all the time. Never had a problem with key not coing out again, however the key will come out when the gear lever is in any position. hope this helps you
 
2002 gp se-Only problem is that soon our daughter will be driving this car. Worried she will leave the car in drive and it will roll away one day. Does anyone have the igntion lock solenoid part number?
Also looking for a wiper control module part no as the intermittant function has failed.
 


if your wiper controls are on the directional. thats called a multi switch. all you need to do is make sure its for your year car, and has all the same exact functions as the old one.

junk yard or ebay will be cheaper. new they are not cheap really.
 
Hi have the same model and year. Under the shifter is a solenoid .the wires on the plug brake off. new connector standard part number s1699 or Delco pt3923 or pt 2266.also will no soon be able to take out of park. There is a release on the shift. Have to pop off the cover where is says pndr release look up.
 
Thanks Ronald but I need the number for the igntion lock solenoid, not the shift lock solenoid. the ign lock solenoid is in the steering column and has been covered before in this forum. cant find the part no to order it yet is all. Phil
 
Thanks Scotty,(nice firebird picture)I am told I need a wiper control module, the car has the control on the turn signal. It will sometimes work for a few minutes then start going stedily. Sometime takes a while to fighte out I turned them off too and will, park in the middle of the windshield.
 


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