QuestionQUESTION: my question is that the key is stuck in the ignition. i removed the shifter panels...there's a white connector if i unplug it..the solenoid just under the shifter returns to normal position (no power) and still not able to remove the key..if i remove the battery then i'm able to take it out. im thinking a have a short somewhere but no idea where! can you pinpoint me some place to look...! oh yah i found 3 cut wires but it's for the shifter.
ANSWER: Hi Presh,
What year/make/model car we dealing with here?
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QUESTION: 2001 automatic accent 2 doors
AnswerHi Presh,
I'm pretty sure that was a safety feature. To stop folks from pulling the ignition key out of the vehicle while it is operating (I had a friend of mine do that to open his glove box while cruising down the freeway and ended up on his roof, so it does happen...) the manufacturers added an ignition on-lock. The solenoid that controls the release mechanism is controlled by the shifter. I'm not exactly sure how as I've never had to dive into one before but I suspect the three cut wires are a great place to start looking.
I wish I were able to help you more.
Thanks for the question, I hope this information was helpful to you.
Fred
Knucklebusters Used Auto & Truck Parts, Inc.
www.knucklebusters.us
570-453-0910
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