Key tuck in ignition plus unable to shift into any gears from park

Tiny
CAPTAIN947
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Key stuck in the ignition which I can't remove and unable to shift out of park. At this time the battery is dead.
Saturday, April 17th, 2021 AT 4:14 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

You first need to get a battery in it with power. The switch is likely jammed still in the acc position and the park lock is holding it there.

Install a battery (or charge the one in it). Turn the key to the on position, press the brake pedal, shift from park to neutral, and then fully back to park. See if the key will fully turn off and come out.

If that doesn't help, take a look through this link and see if it helps:

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

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Saturday, April 17th, 2021 AT 9:27 PM

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