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Key Stuck!!
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 6:49 pm
by Villainville
Hi, My daughter has a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix and can't get the key out of the ignition. Any Ideas? Thanks , Bob.
Re: Key Stuck!!
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 7:33 pm
by wjcollier07
Is the ignition turned all the way back to the full lock position? There could be a problem with the brake-shift-key interlock if it isn't going all the way back.
Re: Key Stuck!!
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:26 pm
by Archon
That seems to be a problem that is cropping up with some of the Grand Prixs. There are about 3 different possible problems. The most common is a small solenoid near the ignition switch. Others are the cable, and I believe there is a solenoid near the shifter. Sometimes, spraying some graphite oil in and near the ignition cylinder will free things up.
In the meantime, if you raise the steering wheel, and look under the column, near the ignition switch, there will be a small, round plastic cover that can be popped out. It's about the size of a dime. Push up inside there with something like the eraser end of a pencil, and that should allow the key to be removed.
Re: Key Stuck!!
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:07 pm
by Villainville
I would like to thank Archon and wjcollier07 for their help!!!! Bob.
Re: Key Stuck!!
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:10 pm
by Ragsdale
Villainville wrote:I would like to thank Archon and wjcollier07 for their help!!!! Bob.
Does this mean you got it out?