Keys stuck in ignition help!!!

**asite57** · 06-26-2012

I have a 99 grand prix gtp and the keys are stuck in the ignition what's the quick fix for this

**E IN v Y** · 06-26-2012

Search guy.

Originally Posted by OH4CompG

There's a small round access port that's covered directly under the key on the bottom of the column cover. Pop the cover out and push the button in there with a pen or screwdriver and the key will release. You can also remove that solenoid if it's going bad. Just have to take off the column cover and it's held in with one torx screw.

http://www.grandprixforums.net/key-s...nder-7824.html

**asite57** · 06-30-2012

alright i dont know if its the lock solenoid in the steering console or not because the key doesn't turn all the way back to off i can only get it to about half way before off how do i know whats causing this is it the harness in the shifter console instead?

**tigers40** · 07-01-2012

im having the exact same problem with my 98 GTP i think its the solenoid but i have looked around and on a couple forums it said to just jiggle the wires under the dashboard i dont know if it works i havent got to mess with it yet but i will let you know if i find a fix and if you find one first please let me know i really dont want to have to take it into the shop

**asite57** · 07-01-2012

reach under the plastic steering console and find a button it will release the key when it gets stuck

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