5th Gen ('95-'99): Ignition Sometimes Won't Release Key
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Ignition Sometimes Won't Release Key
I have a 1998 with an intermittent problem. About half of the time when I park the car and turn the engine off, the ignition key won't come out right away.
Sometimes all I have to do is wait a minute or so, and listen for a sort of "kachoong" sound coming from the floor shifter area, then at that point I know I can turn the cylinder all the way back and remove the key. Other times I just have to take my chances and leave the key in until the next time I drive.
Is something just slightly out of adjustment, perhaps? Like the transmission isn't fully engaging in Park somehow? Or is the problem more electrical in nature?
Sometimes all I have to do is wait a minute or so, and listen for a sort of "kachoong" sound coming from the floor shifter area, then at that point I know I can turn the cylinder all the way back and remove the key. Other times I just have to take my chances and leave the key in until the next time I drive.
Is something just slightly out of adjustment, perhaps? Like the transmission isn't fully engaging in Park somehow? Or is the problem more electrical in nature?
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