difficulty removing ignition key

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debsdisco

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morning all- actually two problems concerning ignition key in 2001 DISCO. 1 out of 5 times when putting in park I turn key to turn off, attempt to remove key and it hangs will not come out of cylinder. Turn clockwise, electronics on, turn back off, making little push turn motion, key will usually come out after two or three of these actions

sometimes, 1 out of 20, turn key on, start DISCO, engine starts but some electronics are not on, radio, a/c. Turn back off, retry, no prob, all on.

I've seen posts on park switch somewhere being bad needs, needs adjustment. anybody hear of this problem or know where the park switch is?

thanx
 
The park switch is on the transmission, with it being an automatic the gear lever should be connected to it. Not sure exactly where but it's there.

As for the key not coming out it's a safety feature.

hope you get it sorted

Stu
 
morning all- actually two problems concerning ignition key in 2001 DISCO. 1 out of 5 times when putting in park I turn key to turn off, attempt to remove key and it hangs will not come out of cylinder. Turn clockwise, electronics on, turn back off, making little push turn motion, key will usually come out after two or three of these actions

sometimes, 1 out of 20, turn key on, start DISCO, engine starts but some electronics are not on, radio, a/c. Turn back off, retry, no prob, all on.

I've seen posts on park switch somewhere being bad needs, needs adjustment. anybody hear of this problem or know where the park switch is?

thanx


The park interlock switch is fitted to the auto selector, that's if auto D2's have this function ie. can't remove the key unless in park. D1's dont unless they are Jap or NAS spec.

Try graphite powder on the key to lubricate the lock.
 
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