Key will not come out of ignition

Hi,

It sounds like he broke the shift interlock assembly in the shift assembly. If that's the case, The Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) is not serviced separately. If a new BSIA (Brake Shift Interlock Actuator) is required, you have to install a new transmission selector lever assembly.

The only way you can be sure is to take apart the shift assembly and check for broken components. I am going to provide the directions for replacement of the BSIA. Note, I am not suggesting it be replaced, but the directions explain how things come apart. The attached pics correlate with the directions.

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Selector Lever
Vehicle Transmission and Drivetrain Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Shifter A/T Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Selector Lever
SELECTOR LEVER
Selector Lever

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Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See: Vehicle Lifting > Procedures > Jacking and Lifting

2. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the selector lever.

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3. Remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever cable bracket and discard the selector lever cable retaining clip.

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4. NOTICE: When prying on a component, a non-marring tool must be used or damage to the component may occur.

Remove the selector lever bezel.

- With a non-marring tool, lift the selector lever bezel upward.

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5. Open the storage compartment door.

6. Remove the floor console finish panel.
- Lift the floor console finish panel upward to release the retaining clips.

- Disconnect the traction/hazard/trunk switch electrical connector.

- Disconnect the 2 ambient light electrical connectors, if equipped.

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7. Remove the carpet retainer from the selector lever stud and position the carpet aside.

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8. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the selector lever stud.

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9. Disconnect the selector lever electrical connector.

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10. Remove the 2 selector lever assembly nuts, the 2 selector lever assembly bolts and carefully lift the selector lever assembly from the vehicle.

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Installation

1. Position the selector lever assembly in the vehicle and install the 2 selector lever assembly nuts and the 2 selector lever assembly bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

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2. Connect the selector lever electrical connector.

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3. Attach the wiring harness retainer to the selector lever stud.

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4. Position the carpet and install the carpet retainer to the selector lever stud.

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5. Install the floor console finish panel.
- Connect the 2 ambient light electrical connectors, if equipped.

- Connect the traction/hazard/trunk switch electrical connector.

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6. Close the storage compartment door.

7. Install the selector lever bezel.

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8. NOTE: It is necessary to install a new plastic selector lever cable retaining clip prior to installation.

Install the selector lever cable into the selector lever cable bracket.

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9. Connect the selector lever cable to the selector lever.

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10. Adjust the selector lever cable. See: Shift Cable, A/T > Adjustments > Selector Lever Cable Adjustment.

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Since the actuator can no longer lock in park, that is why the key won't come out.

Hi,

Chances are that spring is part of a unit. Can you take a picture of it and upload it for met to see exactly what you are referring to?

Joe

You are very welcome. I will watch for your reply.

Take care,
Joe

Hi,

The video was fine. Honestly, I feel the park interlock actuator was broken. I really feel the lever assembly needs replaced simply because the actuator isn't serviceable. I'm sorry to have to say that, but I feel that is the only fix.

Actually, the push rod that you pulled from the top of the shifter should have a spring at the bottom of it as well.

Please feel free to let me know if I can help in any way.

Joe