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Key Stuck in the Ignition Switch

SYMPTOM
The key cannot be removed from the ignition switch
even though the shift lever is firmly in Park.

PROBABLE CAUSE
The pin on the shift lever does not fully engage the
parking pin switch. Because of this, the switch does
not deactivate a solenoid in the ignition switch that
allows the key to be removed.

VEHICLES AFFECTED
1995 2.5TL: All
1996 2.5TL: Thru VIN JH4UA2. . .TC010463
1996 3.2TL: Thru VIN JH4UA3. . .TC000084

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Adjust the parking pin switch.
1. Remove the center console.

2. Loosen the parking pin switch mounting screw.
Rotate the switch counterclockwise as far as it
will go (about 0.5 mm), then tighten the mounting
screw.

Rotate the switch
counterclockwise
as far as it will go.

3. Reinstall the center console.