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Posted on Aug 10, 2009

Ket not releasing from ignition

My daughter said the car turns off but she can not remove the key from the ignition. After 5 to 15 minutes she gets it out sometimes. This has been happening for months. I called Saturn in Scottsdale who said they know exactly what the problem is because they are getting calls all the time. The Shifter when in Park is not sending the electrical impulse to release the key. I asked about a recall and he said Good Luck with that. It will cost $ 450 to fix with a 1 year ga+ren+tee. If it happens again after that another $ 450. I'm thinking of a cutoff switch instead

  • sofitz Aug 10, 2009

    2004 Saturn Ion 3

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Take gear shifter out of park. put in d or any other gear then put back in park. car does not have to be on. just put the key in the on position to be able to move the shifter. make sure it goes all the way up. if their are drinks in the cup holder they may prevent your hand from pushing the shifter all the way up. seems to be a sensitive switch in their .this may help without having to spend $450

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