ok, this is my first post so i'll make it a good one. my car is a 1997 EX Sedan auto. the problem started when i was removing the center console to access my factory stereo to get the serial number. they key was in the ignition but the car was not on and the gear shift was in d2. while i was doing this my g/f accidentally moved the gear shift down to d3 which i don't really think affected anything. i put everything back together but when i tried to take the key from the ignition it would not come out. the car starts and runs perfectly but the only way to get the key from the ignition is to disconnect the battery, then the key just slides right out with the battery disconnected. i have to do this every single time and it sucks every time. what is wrong with my car?? any help would greatly be appreciated.

 

put it in park and remove the key

 

:werd:

if your not in park it wont come out

 

oh hey i didn't try that, let me go do that now...kidding!

 

well then thats very odd. you should call a dealership or try posting in the tech forum

 

i posted in the tech forum under audio and electronics, no replies as of yet. i am reluctant to take it to a dealership, especially if the solution is as simple as resetting the ECU. which reminds me i haven't tried that yet. what is the most accurate way to reset the ECU?

 

look on cryogens website

but heres how i remember it, prolly alittle off

turn car on
let idle for 10 or so minutes
turn car off
disconnect battery
let sit for 5-10 minutes
reconnect battery
turn on car and let idle for 5 minutes, do not touch gas
turn car off
Thats all

 

thanks...

 

you dont have to turn it on... just disconnect the battery (negative terminal) for about 5 min. Reconnect and let it idle.

I had the same problem before, however it was because I messed around with the actual shifter.

 

You can also just pull out the ecu fuse, leave it out for a minute or two then put it back in. Much quicker imo.