1990 regal cant get the key to turn to the off position, the car wont turn off what do i do???
Sep 2, 2012 at 5:20 PM
1990 buick regal how do i shut it off???
1990 BUICK REGAL
DIANAPATTERSON
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The gear shift needs to be in the park position to be able to turn the key to the lock poition. Engine would turn off at the ACC position.
If the gear shift position is correct, the interlock system has a fault and it could be the key in adjustments are faulty.
If the gear shift position is correct, the interlock system has a fault and it could be the key in adjustments are faulty.
Sep 2, 2012 at 5:24 PM
the car is in park.... so how do i get it to shut off now
Sep 2, 2012 at 5:30 PM
If engine is not shutting off and you can turn to the ACc position, you have an ignition switch that is stuck in the OB pisition. It could be a faulty ignition switch or a worn key inside the key cylinder that is not turning the switch back to where it is.
Remove the steering column cover and unplug the ignition switch wire harness.
Remove the steering column cover and unplug the ignition switch wire harness.
Sep 2, 2012 at 5:43 PM
thanks my bf just unplugged the battery and the alternator he said, he is taking it in on tuesday
Sep 2, 2012 at 6:31 PM
Did the engine stop ? It is not a good idea to disconnect the battery and alternator while engine is running. You could cause a lot of damage is something goes wrong.
Pulling out the fuel pump relay until engine stops and then disconnecting the battery would be safer.
Pulling out the fuel pump relay until engine stops and then disconnecting the battery would be safer.
Sep 2, 2012 at 7:04 PM
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