Ignition Switch Problem!
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Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Sunbury North Carolina
Ignition Switch Problem!
Hi again - I think I have a problem!
I drove in to work today and went to take the keys out of the ignition, and my ignition switch won't go back into the "Lock" position so that I can get my keys out. It seems to back far enough to turn all the accessories off, but I can't get it to go all the way so the key will release (hence the keys are in it in the parking lot, fun). I didn't try to start the car again and turn it off again because I am afraid to fool with it too much unless I'm at home for fear of stranding myself somehow.
Has anyone experienced this and is there a fix other than replacing the ignition switch? And is really that hard to do? I am sure that switch has about 100000 starts on it (it's the original) so I'm not surprised. (PS this is an 87)
Any help is appreciated!
I drove in to work today and went to take the keys out of the ignition, and my ignition switch won't go back into the "Lock" position so that I can get my keys out. It seems to back far enough to turn all the accessories off, but I can't get it to go all the way so the key will release (hence the keys are in it in the parking lot, fun). I didn't try to start the car again and turn it off again because I am afraid to fool with it too much unless I'm at home for fear of stranding myself somehow.
Has anyone experienced this and is there a fix other than replacing the ignition switch? And is really that hard to do? I am sure that switch has about 100000 starts on it (it's the original) so I'm not surprised. (PS this is an 87)
Any help is appreciated!
Last edited by VetteBabe1; Oct 17, 2007 at 08:14 AM. Reason: to add year
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Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Sunbury North Carolina
Ok, so I am a blooming idiot. Yes, it was not all the way in park, or that was the issue. I jiggled the shifter and keys came right out. Silly part is that I know this....I guess I just pushed the panic button too soon.
But seriously, thanks for your help, now I can enjoy my day without worrying!!
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Ok, so I am a blooming idiot. Yes, it was not all the way in park, or that was the issue. I jiggled the shifter and keys came right out. Silly part is that I know this....I guess I just pushed the panic button too soon.
But seriously, thanks for your help, now I can enjoy my day without worrying!!
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