Unable to remove key from the ignition.... intermittently.

[ronmexico]

I am have a problem with my 03 GTP, that it seems quite a few others have had. When I shift into park, sometimes I cannot get the key out the ignition. I have to jiggle/move the shifter around and eventually it will let go of the key (let me turn it so I can remove it). Most of the time the key comes out fine, but increasingly I have fight with the shifter to get it to release.

Note that I am not having trouble shifting it out of park.

I've searched the forums and noted alot of people just remove the solenoid. Before I go that route, can someone tell me if/where the switch is that tells the solenoid that it is in park (the park lock switch?)? As I suspect this is problem...e.g switch is going bad or dirty.

Thanks for advice....

[GTLGDP]

I have the same exact problem, i actually just got in and had trouble trying to get my key out for about 5 minutes

[ronmexico]

FWIW there is a little access port under the steering column that can be used to manually release it.

[thenose]

FWIW there is a little access port under the steering column that can be used to manually release it.

I have to do this with my car. You can just stick a little object up and release it (I use an allen wrench). Look under the column for a small hole, looks like a screw access hole.

[Slick2500]

Somewhere on here is a guide for a temp fix for that, basically you remove the lower part of the steering column and ziptie the little button down.

[thenose]

Somewhere on here is a guide for a temp fix for that, basically you remove the lower part of the steering column and ziptie the little button down.

Boy, THAT would make the wife happy (it's actually her car)

[98regal]

yup i just carry a lil screw driver in my center consel