Thread: Car won't move out of park and key stuck in ignition

Originally Posted by DanGTP

I ended up removing the ignition lock solenoid, and upon doing that, my shift lock problems went away, too. I believe the solenoid may have been shorted internally. I never could get it to activate even when applying 12 volts directly to it.

thanks for the info.

Mine ended up being a rusty shift leaver. A little grease and it was OK. It was worn though and if it happens again then I'll need to replace it.