1988 Dodge Shadow egnition wont let me take my key out

1988 DODGE SHADOW
95,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SHIZ8111989
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my car drives fine runs great but when i shut it off the key will not come out
Mar 27, 2009 at 11:33 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Try wiggling it back and forth a little.

If the cylinder is worn out, a tumbler might get turned a little and jammed. Wiggling up and down might free it. I think you still have a cylinder built into the steering column and possibly a little key light with a black cover next to it. The dealer can remove the cylinder and build a new one from a kit so you can use the same key.

If you have a large clear plastic ring around the cylinder, holler back because those are quite easy to remove. The dealer will build you one of those too.

caradiodoc
Mar 30, 2009 at 4:59 AM