key is stuck in ignition

2005 SATURN ION
110,000 MILES
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PELKYMEGAN
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This is the second time in about 2 months that this has happened. The car starts and runs fine. I put it in park, go to turn it off and the key is stuck. I replaced the ignition switch the first time and it was fine for a month or so, and today it did it again. Is there a reason why my ignition switch would go bad twice in such a short period of time?
Aug 28, 2011 at 1:06 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect the ignition switch cylinder lock
Aug 28, 2011 at 1:25 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Just to add to this one so when the key doesnt turn off does the key only turn to start run and acc position?If so then you most likely have a bad micro switch at the bottom of your shifter that lets you turn the key off only in park.Let me know and i will help you figure it out.
Aug 28, 2011 at 1:32 AM
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