Key Stuck in Ingition

[Rod H]

I had a similar problem some time ago and it was not until I looked very closely at the key that I discoverd that it was bent.
Not a big bend but sufficient to put pressure in the wrong spot to get it out.
I bent it back very carefully and it came out quite OK then.
Sometimes kids or others grab the key as they are leaving the vehicle and cause it to bend whilst pulling on an angle.
Might not be the problem but worth a look.

[iansmqshotyy]

hose the tumbler with contact cleaner i ve had this drama in 79 series cruisers at work , the barrel can gum up with all sorts of crud and i just spray and work it in and out till it comes out then spay with silicone spay to lubricate as its a dry film it doesnt hold as much crud

[outbackjack]

Tried all the above. Still stuck. I think they must have left a plug out somewhere

[Yendor]

What work did your mechanic do?

Have you check all fuses?

[outbackjack]

Engine was replaced.

I have checked all fuses etc. I can here a relay when I put my foot on the brake.

Also I can change from Park to drive etc, with out my foot on the brake.

[the ferret]

I think Yendor's on the money mate, something electrical seeing as you can do that!!

[Yendor]

I would say your problem is with the locking solenoid in the gear selector, possibly out of adjustment????

You shouldn't be able to move the selector from park without your foot being on the brake petal.

I would remove the interior trim from around the selector and inspect the shift lock solenoid.

On mine, if I turn the ignition off when in neutral, I can't not remove the key unless I put it in park and then turn the key to accessories and then off again.

[outbackjack]

I have taken the center console out, the soleniod only moves a little. I can move the selector with out the foot on the brake and also cannot remove the key.

Seems like a complicated set up.

[Yendor]

The solenoid needs to go into the lock position when in park, before you will be able to take the key out.

Did you check fuse 12?..... it's a 7.5 amp fuse in the fuse box inside the vehicle, second row across 3rd one down.

[Yendor]

Do you have the genuine workshop manual?

The test flow chart starts on page AT-28....Supplement III 3rd Revision.

It sounds like it might be a selector adjustment problem or an interlock cable fault.