Stuck Ignition Key
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picture link
here is the one with picture, scroll down the the page. Hope it helps
http://forum.mpvclub.com/viewtopic.p...r=asc&start=30
http://forum.mpvclub.com/viewtopic.p...r=asc&start=30
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Stuck Ignition Key...
This Formum really helped me and saved me alot of money. My 2006 Tribute key was stuck today and I was prepared to take this to the dealership but thought I would do an internet search. Thankfully reading this formum I thought to check to see if my car was all the way in Park and the car was reading it as so. Once I checked, I saw it was not all the way in park and once I pushed it all the way to park the key came right out.
I am so relieved that it was a simple fix!
I am so relieved that it was a simple fix!
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push the other way...
bending the tab (which was about impossible to see without a flashlight) worked! i had to bend it the opposite direction as the pic ( http://forum.mpvclub.com/viewtopic.p...r=asc&start=30 )...an eye glasses screwdriver worked great. bent it in/down towards the steering column.
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fix didn't last
i bent the tab, worked great for a few days, now its doing it again. i tried bending the tab a bit in both directions and neither helped. i can see that when i shift it into park it just barely touches the tab. i can put a tiny screwdriver in and push the tab down(into column) and get the key out whether i'm in park or not, but the tab isn't quite long enough to get under the tooth on the shifter that looks like it should be pushing the tab down. ...any suggestions?
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Since you're facing replacing the switch, consider taking a look at post #67 of this topic. I was faced with the same problem and my solution was to cut the wires to the microswitch. This doesn't require disassembling the entire steering wheel.
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unfortunately not my car...
i suggested that, but it being my moms van, she didn't go for it(worried her aging hubby will pull the key without it being in park)....oh well. tried to save em some cash, but i think they gotta bite the bullet. the bummer is i'm going home tomorrow so i can't even order the part and replace it myself.....was a free fix last week, now its back to $600. bummer.
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MPV 2001 Key stuck
Thank you for your info, it will be possible to load again all your pictures Icant see it.
thank you
thank you
Tools you will need to replace the change control lever with park position microswitch so you can remove your key like normal people.
#2 phillips screwdriver
very small flat screwdriver or small prying device
ratchet and 4" or 6" extension
10mm, 12mm, and 21mm socket
First thing to do is to disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least 5 minutes for the air bag backup battery to deplete stored energy. You will be removing the drivers air bag and this will make it safe to do so. Go grab a beer or something.
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Remove these small hole covers on both sides of the steering wheel with small flat screwdriver.
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Use 10mm socket to remove both of the bolt heads that are under the hole covers. If horn honks then you did not disconnect the battery cable so get-er-done.
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Pull the air bag out and turn it air bag over and use the small flat screwdriver to pry the BLACK portion of this connector up. It should pop up approx 1/4 of an inch and the connector will easily come loose. Do not pry on the orange or yellow connector part with out releasing the BLACK lock in tab or it will break!!
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Use ratchet, extension, and 21mm socket to remove the large nut in the center of the steering wheel. Turn nut counterclockwise while holding steering wheel to remove. Release the connector I am pointing to. Notice that I have marked a yellow, vertical line on the steering wheel and steering shaft. This is so you can easily reinstall the steering wheel in the original position so steering wheel is not off-center to one side. Grasp the steering wheel at 3 and 9 o'clock and rock back and forth to release steering wheel from shaft. If is being stubborn then alternate between grasping at 12 and 6 o'clock position. If you have a steering wheel puller handy all the better. Make note of how the wires feed thru the hole in steering wheel as you remove. Use a piece of tape to keep the clockspring from turning.
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Now remove the steering column covers. To remove the upper cover just lift straight up. It will unsnap from the lower cover. Remove lower column cover by removing the three screws that retain it. The one more towards front of van is a different color and thread so make note of that for reinstalling.
#2 phillips screwdriver
very small flat screwdriver or small prying device
ratchet and 4" or 6" extension
10mm, 12mm, and 21mm socket
First thing to do is to disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least 5 minutes for the air bag backup battery to deplete stored energy. You will be removing the drivers air bag and this will make it safe to do so. Go grab a beer or something.
[IMG]local://upfiles/1377/D341C80DA3984DC7A640E5B8C1E2B020.jpg[/IMG]
Remove these small hole covers on both sides of the steering wheel with small flat screwdriver.
[IMG]local://upfiles/1377/F028F2495A244B9680EC40670171813D.jpg[/IMG]
Use 10mm socket to remove both of the bolt heads that are under the hole covers. If horn honks then you did not disconnect the battery cable so get-er-done.
[IMG]local://upfiles/1377/E00F25A22B6D481AAAAF3B2140D85828.jpg[/IMG]
Pull the air bag out and turn it air bag over and use the small flat screwdriver to pry the BLACK portion of this connector up. It should pop up approx 1/4 of an inch and the connector will easily come loose. Do not pry on the orange or yellow connector part with out releasing the BLACK lock in tab or it will break!!
[IMG]local://upfiles/1377/CEA25C25C5FE4AB8BB85DC7B97170B0C.jpg[/IMG]
Use ratchet, extension, and 21mm socket to remove the large nut in the center of the steering wheel. Turn nut counterclockwise while holding steering wheel to remove. Release the connector I am pointing to. Notice that I have marked a yellow, vertical line on the steering wheel and steering shaft. This is so you can easily reinstall the steering wheel in the original position so steering wheel is not off-center to one side. Grasp the steering wheel at 3 and 9 o'clock and rock back and forth to release steering wheel from shaft. If is being stubborn then alternate between grasping at 12 and 6 o'clock position. If you have a steering wheel puller handy all the better. Make note of how the wires feed thru the hole in steering wheel as you remove. Use a piece of tape to keep the clockspring from turning.
[IMG]local://upfiles/1377/391ACEBB05F34E7BB7AF4453AE4D939E.jpg[/IMG]
Now remove the steering column covers. To remove the upper cover just lift straight up. It will unsnap from the lower cover. Remove lower column cover by removing the three screws that retain it. The one more towards front of van is a different color and thread so make note of that for reinstalling.
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Key stuck
Thank you for your advise , could you please send me this picture , I can't see it at this time .
Thanks
Thanks
What year MPV do you have Grapepot? Assume that is at least a 2002 as you have a TCM under the carpet at drivers footwell. The TCM plays no role at all in the key interlock system. The instrument cluster both gets the signal from that Park position microswitch and controls the solenoid that locks the key in. If you want to repair then you will need to replace the combination switch as I noted earlier in the thread. If you only want to disable then is an easy process but remember that your key will now be removeable in any gear position.
Is a simple matter of locating the connector for the shift lock solenoid and disconnecting. The connector is over on the left side of the steering column just above the ignition switch connector. Pic below is of the connector. Has two wires coming from the harness side. One is Orange and other is Yellow w/ Green stripe. Unplug that connector and key interlock will be disabled.
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Is a simple matter of locating the connector for the shift lock solenoid and disconnecting. The connector is over on the left side of the steering column just above the ignition switch connector. Pic below is of the connector. Has two wires coming from the harness side. One is Orange and other is Yellow w/ Green stripe. Unplug that connector and key interlock will be disabled.
[IMG]local://upfiles/1377/A1901C1D0F984735BA47CF93E2330CC1.jpg[/IMG]
