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Old Aug 17, 2015 | 09:57 PM
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93 vert. won`t let me remove key from ignition. any ideas how to remove? any one else experienced this.?
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Old Aug 17, 2015 | 10:33 PM
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Wiggle your shift *** and button
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Is it lined up with the arrow on the column, where you insert the key? If auto, is trans in Park?
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When I got my 88 I was having trouble with the same thing and it turns out if I put the car into reverse the key comes right out (it's a 4+3 car). My 92 6 speed however is not that way at all for whatever reason....
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When I got my 88 I was having trouble with the same thing and it turns out if I put the car into reverse the key comes right out (it's a 4+3 car). My 92 6 speed however is not that way at all for whatever reason....
That worked, putin it in reverse it popped right out,thanks Photoguy what a place this fourm is.
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Originally Posted by OLD COWBOY
That worked, putin it in reverse it popped right out,thanks Photoguy what a place this fourm is.
Now that it's out check to See if it's bent.
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Now that it's out check to See if it's bent.
Good idea, I`ll do that. thanks
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Old Aug 30, 2015 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by OLD COWBOY
That worked, putin it in reverse it popped right out,thanks Photoguy what a place this fourm is.
No Problemo! Glad it worked!

Not sure why my 92 isn't like that, butt he 88 definitely won't easily release the key unless the car is in reverse. instead of putting the car in 1st I put it in Reverse when I park it now! Easy Fix! ha ha.
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Good to know. A friend has an 88 and I'll pass that info along.
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Originally Posted by Photoguy000

Not sure why my 92 isn't like that
If your '92 has a correct cylinder in it you have a button to "depress" to move the key for easy release.
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