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The key won't turn to to the off / remove position. It runs the battery down. Also the transmission shifter won't lock into position. It moves from Park to Low without stopping. The doors locks will open in Park position, but the key won't turn off or come out. The vehicle is a 2005 GMC Envoy SLT with apporximately 60,000. First time any problem with no problems until now.
Re: igniton key is stuck in switch and won't turn off
SOUND LIKE PROBLEM IN THE SHIFT LOCK CONTROL SOLENOID.BUT FIRST CHECK BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND FUSE.AND IF YOUR BATTERY WEAK DONT HAVE AT LEAST 12.5 VOLTS.WHEN YOU DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL NO POWER TO PARK LOCK SOLENOID.IT WONT ALLOW YOU TO REMOVE KEY FROM SWITCH.PRESS BRAKE PEDAL TO SEE IF BRAKE LIGHTS WORK.IF NO.IF FUSE GOOD SWITCH IS BAD.BUT YOUR BATTERY HAS TO 12.5 VOLTS.IF BATTERY VOLTS GOOD AND BRAKE LIGHTS SWITCH AND FUSE GOOD AND THE PARK LOCK CONTROL SOLENOID FUSE IS GOOD.THE PARK LOCK CONTROL SOLENOID BAD.YOU COULD ALSO HAVE A FAULTY KEYLOCK CYLINDER.
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The shifter control for the transmission is probably worn, so the connection to the electronic control switch is not making contact to be able to release the key,if your shift handle is loose from pushing and pulling, that may be the problem.
Ignition - Key Stuck In Ignition Switch/Won't Turn
Bulletin No.: 06-02-35-005
Date: February 28, 2006
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Key Stuck in Ignition, Key Will Not Return to Off Position, Shifter Button Won't Release in Park Position (Adjust Shifter Detent Finger)
Models:
2002-2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Condition
Customers may comment on any of the following conditions:
- The key is stuck in the ignition cylinder.
- They cannot return the key to the off position to remove the key.
- The shifter button won't release in the park position.
Cause
This condition may be caused by the detent finger shifting over time. This may result in mis-alignment and binding of the shift rod on the shift position guide.
WHERE YOUR SHIFTER IS YOU WILL HAVE TO TAKE IT APART ..MAYBE THE RUBBER BOOT IS IT THE WAY,OR THE SHIFT LOCK SELINOID WHENT BAD
If you hear the sound of the electric latch switch, then it's working but stuck somehow. Just put the key in the switch and turn it to the right and then pull up the trunk or ask someone to help you. it will open. I tried it today and it opened with me. It was stuck from inside by some kind of a broken plastic pieces. Just removed it and now it's working fine. good luck
your igniton key cylinder is worn or broken or need new parts and check ignition switch also does this have tilt steering could be a bent rod connects igniton switch to ignition key clyinder (where you put your key in and turn)hope this helps
bad battery and if i don't drive the car couple of days then it goes dead ??? It's not the battery , you have a parasitic draw on the electrical system , that is what is draining the battery . Could be the instrument cluster .Watch this video .
What's giving out 13 volts or when ? With the engine running hooking a volt meter to the battery the voltage should be 13 - 14 volts , depending on the load on the electrical system. Chevrolet Truck Battery Dies Overnight Part
Does the vehicle have column or floor mounted gear selector ? Both have a safety feature Electronic Park Lock (EPL)/Ignition Lock Cylinder Control Actuator:
Electronic Park Lock (EPL)/Ignition Lock Cylinder Control Actuator: If the vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission and a floor mounted console gear shift, it has an ignition lock cylinder control actuator system in the steering column. The ignition lock cylinder control actuator purpose is to prevent the ignition key from being turned to the OFF position when the transmission is in any position other than PARK and the vehicle may still be moving. The column ignition lock system consists of an ignition lock cylinder control actuator, and a park position switch that is located in the automatic transmission shift lock control switch. The ignition lock cylinder control actuator contains a pin that is spring loaded to mechanically prevent the ignition key cylinder from being turned to the lock position when the vehicle transmission is not in the PARK position. If vehicle power is lost, and/or the transmission is not in the PARK position the operator will not be able to turn the ignition key to the lock position and will not be able to remove the ignition key from the column.
Linear Shift Assembly: If the vehicle is equipped with a column mounted gear shift, it has a linear shift assembly on the steering column. The linear shift assembly has a cable that runs from the linear shift assembly to the ignition lock cylinder case. The purpose of this cable is to prevent the ignition key from being turned to the OFF position when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle may still be moving. The linear shift assembly cable contains a pin that is spring loaded to mechanically prevent the ignition key cylinder from being turned to the lock position when the vehicle transmission is not in the PARK position. If vehicle power is lost, and/or the transmission is not in the PARK position the operator will not be able to turn the ignition key to the lock position and will not be able to remove the ignition key from the column.
does your key stays in the ignition position? or can you turn it back to acc or lock? it might be a stuck ignition switch mechanism inside or a shorted circuit that latches the ignition...have it checked or you can try to open it the switch yourself..but with caution if this is your first time. Pls give me a feedback. thanks!
ok here you go
make sure the battery is fully charged befor starting
turn ignition to run
attempt to start once then release the key in the run position
let vehicle sit with the key on for ten minutes
the security light should turn off
turn igniton switch off
wait 5 seconds
turn key to run position
let vehicle sit for 10 minutes
turn key off
wait 5 seconds
turn key to run position
let vehicle sit for ten minutes
turn key off
wait more than 6 seconds
and start engine
It sounds like your ignition switch is shot. Not the key and tumbler, but the actual switch which is down on the bottom of your steering column, and connected to your key and tumbler by a rod.
i just had that same prob with mine. My Solution: NEW steering collum / key switch
what was happening was the key would get stuck in the igniton and i had to give it a little tap to get it to relese from the igniton. well, by giving it those taps, it popped a little plastic lever in the collum for the igniton switch. then the car would turn on with the key, but not turn off, i had to do the same thing that you had to do to to turn it off/on.
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