Key Stuck In Ignition
#1
Key Stuck In Ignition
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.
#6
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?
#7
rebmeM roineS
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
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
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Originally posted by Fryd_Up
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
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
I had the same problem before, however it was because I messed around with the actual shifter.