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Jess welch Posted on Feb 13, 2012
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Key stuck in ignition

Starts and driver fine but have to disconnect battery in order to turn key to locked position and pull out key

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Make sure that car is in the "park" position when you try to remove key. Press brake when moving from gear to the park position and make sure that even if the park is selected - that the car is actually in park.
There should also be a bypass switch that is located somewhere close to your gear selector (check manual).
Long term fix - take it either to dealer or mechanic.

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