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Posted: 1/19/2015 12:46:16 AM EDT
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Make sure that the car is fully in park- my wife had a similar issue with her Kia Soul, and it turned out her phone charger stuck out just enough at the charging outlet to prevent the car from being fully in park (or the sensor saying it is). Caused the same problem- would not release the key because the car thought it was not in park.
I also had a Ford Mustang where one of the tumbler pins broke and locked the key in the ignition. The Ford guys said they literally had never seen that happen, they had to special order the replacement parts from the factory for it. That being said, sound similar to the first issue- electronics think the car is not in park. Sven Manticore Arms |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 12:50:07 AM EDT
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Thanks Sven for the reply.
I guess I should post what all I tried so far. Truck goes into park. It's column mounted. Checked for obstructions.........none found. Key cylinder replaced...........same issue. Tried moving steering wheel around / jiggling key. Stays lock in until power is off. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 12:54:44 AM EDT
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I had an '03 Escape that would do that every once in awhile.
I found taking the shift lever and slamming it into park would free the key up. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 1:07:45 AM EDT
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Is it one of those keys with the chip or resistor in it?
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Posted: 1/19/2015 1:09:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Is it one of those keys with the chip or resistor in it? Dont think so. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 1:20:43 AM EDT
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You're doing it wrong.
Pro tip. Don't throw the key into the intake manifold. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 1:23:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You're doing it wrong. Pro tip. Don't throw the key into the intake manifold. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 1:27:04 AM EDT
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Just guessing here because I'm not a mechanic, but if the key comes out when you disconnect the battery it's being held in right? The only mechanism I am aware of that would do that are going to be the shift position sensor.
I've had the steering wheel lock cause my key to get stuck in my Durango, but that's a mechanical deal that shouldn't be affected by the battery. ETA: It also jammed the shifter. Check this: |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 1:28:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Dont think so. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Is it one of those keys with the chip or resistor in it? Dont think so. Yes it does. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 1:31:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes it does. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Is it one of those keys with the chip or resistor in it? Dont think so. Yes it does. It is a transponder key but not a chip / resistor type key like GM passlock. |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 1:33:10 AM EDT
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What does the transmission range selector LCD display on the dash say when the key is stuck?
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Posted: 1/19/2015 1:34:15 AM EDT
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Bad brake lock shift actuator.
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Posted: 1/19/2015 1:42:12 AM EDT
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Google 03 Escape stuck key, it's how I found the cure for the same problem in my Rodeo , just a cable needed adjusting
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Posted: 1/19/2015 1:48:23 AM EDT
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New one for me. Tag
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Posted: 1/19/2015 1:50:34 AM EDT
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I wouldn't worry about it. Just remove a tire when you park it and no one can steal it.
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Posted: 1/19/2015 1:59:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What does the transmission range selector LCD display on the dash say when the key is stuck? Park |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 1:59:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Google 03 Escape stuck key, it's how I found the cure for the same problem in my Rodeo , just a cable needed adjusting will do thanks |
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