bdeisle

good morning, I pulled in to work this morning and was unable to push and turn the key to OFF (0). I found a few posts on the subject; however, they are missing some specific information

- P is lighting up on the dash when I move the shifter to park. Locked doors will also unlock

- Original key is stuck (battery is dead in keyfob)

- Driver door lock actuator broke years ago

- I tried backing up and pulling back in, tried going to D/S and back to P, I did a lap around the parking lot

- I moved the steering wheel from left to right while off.. a portion while trying to jiggle the key since the car was off, it took some force to move the wheels.

Is there anything else I am missing?? What I don't know is if the dash switches to "P" and the doors unlock is there another switch that recognizes park?
The key with fob is stuck.. is there anything I can access to disengage?

bdeisle

Forgot to add... 2007 acura RDX (base) .. 103K miles.. changes Trans & diff oil 3 weeks ago

Tomtwtwtw

Have you tried pushing / pulling the key slightly (don't force it). If not the parking mechanism (based on your post it seems to be reading "park" just fine), perhaps the key isn't quite fully inserted?

bdeisle

Yes, I tried pulling and pushing, the key itself never moved; however, the key does push in where it is supposed to (l) just cannot turn it from there.

thoiboi

I think it might be a faulty neutral safety switch


https://acurazine.com/forums/problem...switch-825955/

Tomtwtwtw

Good call on that, and good luck OP. As long as it still turns on, may as well drive it to a shop! Or your driveway if DIY.

bdeisle

Didn't even think about that, I can test with a meter; however, all positions illuminate in the dash, even (P)ark and the locks disengage when moving into park, if locked. So Park appears to be registering unless there is another sensor.
The OP of the post you referenced stated Park was not registering on the dash.. I am not sure if the door locks are linked to the same switch: Car is in Park > unlock doors.

I do hear the "clicks" between gears when the accessories are on and the car starts

DRR98

It could be the steering wheel lock. Is the steering wheel locked? If it is, try to move the steering wheel back and forth as you turn the key.

bdeisle

The steering wheel moves.. I tried that.. I took apart the plastic surrounding and the key came out when I tapped on the end but I had to get back to work so now it is stuck..

I think it is the cylinder; however, I called the auto locksmith and he said that it is a parking switch but when I shift into Park the dash lights up P and doors unlock unless there is something else that manages those features..

When i turn on my accessories the "D" lights up (along with red P or whatever gear I am in ) can anyone tell me if that is supposed to happen.. when accessories turn on