When I pull the key.....
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Wilmington NC
Re: When I pull the key..... (jawski)
seat doesn't retract, doors don't unlock, ding-ding on, etc, etc, anyone have the fix :(
Try pulling it out slowly ... I can't believe the follow ups this is going to generate!
MONARTOR
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St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
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Re: When I pull the key..... (Richin Chicago)
seat doesn't retract, doors don't unlock, ding-ding on, etc, etc, anyone have the fix :(
Mine does the same thing if I pull it out too fast... (NO! don't even go there)
Try pulling it out slowly ... I can't believe the follow ups this is going to generate!
Mine does the same thing if I pull it out too fast... (NO! don't even go there)
Try pulling it out slowly ... I can't believe the follow ups this is going to generate!
Burning Brakes
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From: Bay Area, CA
Re: When I pull the key..... (Grumpy)
There is a sliding nylon key sensor in the ignition that sense's key insertion. Sometimes it gets stuck so when the key is removed and the car thinks the key is in the ignition when it's not. There is a TSB out on this and I had mine replaced. For a temporary fix you can insert the end of a plastic wire tie in the ignition lock, wiggle it around and the nylon slider should release.
-Blackjack :flag
-Blackjack :flag
Heel & Toe
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Turnersville NJ
Re: When I pull the key..... (jawski)
Just share my trouble..... I have almost the same issue.... when I pull the KEY out, all works except the seat does not retract.... ( i pulled out fast, slow and left it in) I am looking for info also.... How about the dealer??
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Re: When I pull the key..... (blackjack)
There is a sliding nylon key sensor in the ignition that sense's key insertion. Sometimes it gets stuck so when the key is removed and the car thinks the key is in the ignition when it's not. There is a TSB out on this and I had mine replaced. For a temporary fix you can insert the end of a plastic wire tie in the ignition lock, wiggle it around and the nylon slider should release.
-Blackjack :flag
-Blackjack :flag
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 1999
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From: Taylor TX
NCM Sinkhole Donor
Re: When I pull the key..... (blackjack)
blackjack is right.........I recommend cleaning the inside of the ignition cylinder with some alcohol on a cotton swap, and then applying some dielectric grease way in the back of the cylinder. After you grease it, run another alcohol swap in part way to ensure the key-sensor contacts are clear of any grease.
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From: Rochester NY
Re: When I pull the key..... (jawski)
seat doesn't retract, doors don't unlock, ding-ding on, etc, etc, anyone have the fix :(
Mark
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From: Spring Branch TX
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Re: When I pull the key..... (jawski)
Check the electrical connections under the seat. I had the same problem after my dealer did the rocking seat fix. One of the connectors was a little loose. :cheers: :cheers:
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Pasadena MD
Re: When I pull the key..... (MarkSee5)
Well, a little lubrication seemed to have fixed things. I used a white lithium grease. Really had to wiggle and jiggle the key to get the lube going. :lol:
