Thread: Key stuck in ignition lock cylinder

Finally got it fixed(taken out) of my car thanks abrasive

So my ignition wasn't working...It wouldn't start and I was previously having the lockback issue. I took out that part above that was causing issues and now my car starts fine, I can take the key out at anytime. So that's cool for winter. But I still have the issue where the ignition will not turn fully back. It's really annoying cuz my car dings everytime I open my door. Any suggestions???

Originally Posted by DesQ27

I took out that part above that was causing issues and now my car starts fine, I can take the key out at anytime. So that's cool for winter.

That part has me concerned. I just went out and double checked mine before posting this to make sure, but I have the park lock solenoid removed and I can still ONLY remove my key when the ignition is in the off position. If you can take your key out in anything other than the off position, you have other issues in your ignition. The park lock solenoid has no affect over that function. It only is there to keep you from removing the key if the shifter is in any other position other than park. I can remove my key in drive if I really wanted to, but I still have to turn the ignition off first.

Originally Posted by Abrasive

That part has me concerned. I just went out and double checked mine before posting this to make sure, but I have the park lock solenoid removed and I can still ONLY remove my key when the ignition is in the off position. If you can take your key out in anything other than the off position, you have other issues in your ignition. The park lock solenoid has no affect over that function. It only is there to keep you from removing the key if the shifter is in any other position other than park. I can remove my key in drive if I really wanted to, but I still have to turn the ignition off first.

Is there a way to make it so you can remove the key at any time? I had an old car where you could do this. And it was really handy. You could even turn the car off and be able to start it again without the key as long as you didnt put the ignition all the way to the off position, this might not make sense.
I could start my car in order to let it warm up. Take my keys out and move the other cars around in my driveway while still letting my car warm up in the winter. And it had no trunk pop so i didnt have to shut the car off to open the trunk for people.

ps. sometimes my grand prix key wont turn in the ignition. I have to take it out and flip the key over and try multiple times to get it to work.