Ignition Key Will Not Come Out Of Ignition Switch (TS 04 12056)

IGNITION KEY WILL NOT COME OUT OF IGNITION SWITCH

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

CONDITION

When attempting to remove the ignition key from the ignition switch tumbler, the key will not turn to return the ignition switch to the locked position to allow key removal.

CAUSE

The park switch in the gear selector control lever may have a broken anchoring tab causing the switch contact to stay open. This open circuit prevents the ignition tumbler solenoid from allowing the tumbler to rotate to the locked position to allow for ignition key removal.

CORRECTION

Inspect the park position switch located in the selector control lever assembly for looseness. See instructions below. Replace the Selector Lever Solenoid Assembly (28610-85Z00) if the park switch has come out of its designated location.

PART(S) INFORMATION

Part Numbers	Description	QTY	Notes
28610-85Z00	Solenoid Assy, Selector Lever	1	The production date must be 06 F19 (June 19, 2006) or later.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Labor Operation	Description	Failed Part Number	Complaint Code	Defect Code	Labor Time
GH01R0	Solenoid Assy, Selector Lever	28610-85Z00	74	48	0.6 Hrs.

Inspection and Replacement

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Shift the transmission to "L" and shut of the engine. Move both front seats to the full forward position and remove the screws located on both sides of the rear section of the center console. There will be one screw on each side of the center console.
   Fig 2: Identifying Screw On Rear Section Of Center Console

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2. Slide the front seats to their full rearward position and remove the two screws from the front section of the center console. There will be one screw on each side of the center console.
   Fig 3: Identifying Screw On Front Section Of Center Console

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3. Slide the rear console back far enough to expose the two screws that secure the front center console.
   Fig 4: Identifying Screws Securing Front Center Console

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4. With the gear selector still in the "L" position, lift the front center console up and toward the rear of the vehicle.
   Fig 5: Lifting Front Center Console Up And Toward Rear

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5. Continue to lift the console while maneuvering it around the shifter and parking brake levers.
   Fig 6: Lifting Console While Maneuvering It Around Shifter And Parking Brake Levers

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6. Move the front center console aside. It is not necessary to disconnect the electrical connector.
7. Pull gently on the park position switch wires indicated. If the switch easily comes out, continue to step 8 to replace the selector lever solenoid assembly. If the switch does not come out, this repair procedure does not apply. Further diagnosis of the system is required. 
   Fig 7: Locating Park Position Switch

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8. Remove the two front bolts and the two rear nuts that secure the gear shifter assembly to the floor.
   Fig 8: Removing Gear Shifter Assembly Nuts And Bolts

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9. Rotate the gear shift assembly toward the driver side. Remove the two selector lever solenoid screws indicated.
   NOTE: The airbag harness will allow the selector assembly enough movement to get to the two screws that secure the solenoid.
   Fig 9: Locating Selector Lever Solenoid Screws

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10. Unplug and remove the harness connector by releasing the anchor. The solenoid, park position switch and connector should now be removed as an assembly.
    Fig 10: Removing Harness Connector

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    Fig 11: Identifying Solenoid, Park Position Switch And Connector

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11. Install the new assembly making sure to align the solenoid in the lock lever as shown.
    Fig 12: Identifying Solenoid

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    Fig 13: Aligning Solenoid In Lock Lever

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12. Bolt the selector assembly back to the floor. Be sure no harnesses are pinched and be sure the console mounting bracket is mounted on top of the selector assembly base.
    Fig 14: Installing Selector Assembly

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13. Re-assemble the front and rear center console. Be sure to not scratch the shifter knob when re-installing the front console.
    Fig 15: Inspecting Clearance Between Shifter Knob And Front Console

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