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Key stuck in the ignition in the on position

Tiny
JENN309
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  • 1999 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
  • 4.3L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 145,000 MILES
It turns to the start and run positions. It just wont turn back to the lock position to release the key. I don't see anything visibly wrong with the shifter. Help
Friday, September 6th, 2019 AT 7:01 PM

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Tiny
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Hi Jen, Welcome to 2CarPros. Lets see if we can help you out.

There are generally 2 reasons you cant turn the key back to the lock position.

1: You have and issue with your shifter that is preventing it from locking into park. It could be bent or just worn out.

2: The key cylinder has fallen apart internally and the tumblers are hung up stopping it from going.

The easier and cheaper of the 2 would be to replace the key cylinder. Here is a guide to help with that and it also has a few things you can try to get it unstuck:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/ignition-switch-wont-turn-stuck

Let us know if this helps.

Rich.
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Sunday, September 8th, 2019 AT 5:36 PM

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