key problems

[1998gt]

my 1998 gt has a problem the key will more than not come out of the cylinder. it will not turn back
is there a btsi solenoid that controls this...

[Below Average Joe]

Feel under the plastic under the steering wheel, there is a small button there. Press that button and the key should come out.

[1998gt]

thanks i will try that

[Below Average Joe]

Probably easier if the steering is wheel is in the up position. Both our 02 and 03 GP's did this.

[1998gt]

is there a prem. fix?

[Below Average Joe]

replace ign? Not sure. Didn't care to fix mine before I sold it. You could always take the plastic off and zip tie the button so its pressed all of the time, but then the key can come out at anytime........

[1998gt]

thanks joe....

[Below Average Joe]

No problem. I hope this will release the key for you.

[Impala131]

my 1998 gt has a problem the key will more than not come out of the cylinder. it will not turn back
is there a btsi solenoid that controls this...

Not to ask dumb questions, but does your electrical system have enough charge? I've noticed that this can happen if the battery runs too low. Jumping/recharging the system will allow for enough power to retrieve your key.

[Yarbeau]

I did what Joe is talking about. My key can be removed at any time. I kind of like it. keep car running and take the keys out, grab the mail & jump back in good to go!

[ericspecullaas]

i noticed in the junk yards that people were using zip ties to hold the button in once the bb/bearing fell out. i think that would work but not sure

[Madness]

http://www.grandprixforums.net/threa...ition-stuck-on

scroll down and you will see a pic of the problem part, read the replies

[Scottydoggs]

99% of the time a wire is broke off the plug to the shiftier in the console.

[dodgetruck2]

My 01 is having this issue too as well as the shifter not unlocking. I repaired it after a head on collision by the PO could this have cause it and are the two issues related? I can use the manual unlock for the shifter and it will shift in an out of park fine until I shut the key off and start the car again, then it resets the lock and I have to override it.

[Scottydoggs]

open the console up, look for loose wire to the plug thats on the front of the shiftier. or damaged looking wires to that plug.