Ignition getting stuck again

**vertebrate** · 08-28-2012

I was having a problem with my 2000 GTP where the key would come out in the ACC position and not turn to OFF. I replaced the ignition switch about a month ago, and that seemed to fix things. Yesterday it happened again though. The screwdriver in the column worked to get it to turn off, but obviously I want to get things fixed.

Where should I look next? Should I look at the lock cylinder itself? I think I also read something before about it maybe being something to do with the shifter sensor not knowing the shifter is in park?

Thanks,
Steve

**matt5112** · 08-28-2012

park lock solenoid, in steering column.

**vertebrate** · 08-28-2012

Is there any specific way to test that it is that, or just replace and see?

**asite57** · 08-28-2012

take the bottom part of the steering column off find the button on the park lock solenoid and wrap it in tape youll never have a problem with the key not coming out again

**matt5112** · 08-28-2012

most just rip it out and never worry about it again.

**danielle15** · 08-28-2012

I had the dealer bypass mine and have had no issues. Car can be shut off while in gear now, but that's it.

**IrishNation24** · 08-30-2012

Originally Posted by danielle15

I had the dealer bypass mine and have had no issues. Car can be shut off while in gear now, but that's it.

yep, this is what i did. thats all you need to do man, no sense spending all kinds of money trying to fix it. ive had it this way for like 3 years, and i have never (as the dealer put it) accidentally turned it off while driving, or any of that nonsense.