Key stuck

Tiny
REBECCASIDERIA
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  • 2006 CADILLAC SRX
  • 164,000 MILES
Key stuck in ignition, steering wheel will not lock, radio works.
Wednesday, October 15th, 2014 AT 7:24 AM

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Tiny
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There is a solenoid that prevents you from locking the key when the car is not in Park. The solenoid is in the steering column and activated by the shifter. You will have to determine what has failed.

Heres a guide on testing wiring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Heres the wiring diagram for the interlock assembly
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Wednesday, October 15th, 2014 AT 9:11 AM

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