Keys stuck plz help!!

[96_Fbird]

So far the past week its been hard 2 get my car into park where I can get my keys out. Sometimes i have to jiggle the shifter (its an automatic 96 Firebird) once its in park so that i can turn back my keys far enough to get them out. Well its about 22 degrees out (not sure if that would matter) and I went to move my car into the garage and couldnt get it to stay in park and once i finally did i cant get my keys out. It feels almost like its hard to move the ignition part that you turn to get your keys out like its stuck in gum in a sense. Really need help because i have work in 6 hours and dont want to leave my keys in my car all day! Thanks alot.

[TheGr8Schlotzky]

Re: Keys stuck plz help!!

you might try popping the cover off around the shifter and see if you can't figure out what's not engaging properly. Have you tried shifting it to park with a little bit of force?

[96_Fbird]

Re: Keys stuck plz help!!

Yea half the time i have to slam it into park to get it to stay there. =

[vanbibber]

Re: Keys stuck plz help!!

http://forum.camarov6.com/showthread.php?t=86108

:tup:

search ftw

[96_Fbird]

Re: Keys stuck plz help!!

Saw that was just confused on what the actually solution was besides slamming it in jiggling it and hoping it comes out. Ill try and check the bolts after work tomorrow i might have to wait till the weekend by the time i get home its dark and freezing cold.

[vanbibber]

Re: Keys stuck plz help!!

lol tell me about it. its cold as shiz here and snow is blowing ****ing sideways. im already ready for spring

[96_Fbird]

Re: Keys stuck plz help!!

tell me about it just looked at the weather ....
3°F
Feels Like
-9°F

I work in a warehouse with no heat/ outside...kill me now :( by 7 its supposed to be neg 12 with a nice high of 3!!

[David8399]

Re: Keys stuck plz help!!

CANNOT REMOVE IGNITION KEY (REPLACE TRANS. CNTL. ASSM.) #67-71-40A - (Sep 1, 1996)
REVISION: 08/28/96

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO UPDATE PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION. PLEASE DISCARD BULLETIN 67-71-40 (SECTION 7 - TRANSMISSION). ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBJECT: CANNOT REMOVE IGNITION KEY (REPLACE TRANSMISSION CONTROL ASSEMBLY)

MODELS: 1995-96 CHEVROLET CAMARO 1995-96 PONTIAC FIREBIRD WITH HYDRA-MATIC 4L60-E TRANSMISSION (RPO M30)

CONDITION:

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT DURING COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS THE IGNITION KEY MAY BE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED IN THE PARK "P" POSITION. THIS CONDITION MAY BE TEMPORARILY RESOLVED WHEN THE SHIFTER LEVER IS WIGGLED SEVERAL TIMES.

CAUSE:

THE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY MAY BIND DUE TO SHIFTER ASSEMBLY GEOMETRY THEREBY NOT RELEASING THE IGNITION KEY. IN ADDITION, THE "BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK" (BTSI) SOLENOID MAY BIND DUE TO INTERFERENCE BETWEEN ITS WIRING CONNECTOR RETAINING STRAP AND THE ASHTRAY AND/OR DUE TO COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS.

FOR PONTIAC VEHICLES ONLY - THE SLIDING TAPE CLOSEOUT IN THE CONSOLE TRIMPLATE ASSEMBLY MAY ALSO INTERFERE WITH THE BTSI SOLENOID CAUSING IT TO BIND.

CORRECTION:

REVISED TRANSMISSION CONTROL ASSEMBLIES ARE AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THE BINDING CONDITIONS. THESE SHIFTERS HAVE REVISED STAMPINGS. IN ADDITION, THE "BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK" (BTSI) SOLENOID ROD HAS A REVISED COATING TO IMPROVE SLIDING CHARACTERISTICS.

REPLACE TRANSMISSION CONTROL ASSEMBLY PER SECTION 7A OF THE APPLICABLE SERVICE MANUAL. SEE PARTS INFORMATION LOCATED AT THE END OF THIS BULLETIN FOR APPLICABLE PART NUMBERS.

IMPORTANT: IN ORDER TO PREVENT BINDING, INSURE ALL EXCESSIVE CABLE LENGTHS ARE ROUTED AWAY FROM THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY AND THE WIRE HARNESS WHICH PASSES IN FRONT OF THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY IS NOT HOLDING THE CABLES UP OFF THE FLOOR PAN. ALSO REMOVE SECTION OF ORANGE RETAINING STRAP BETWEEN THE BTSI WIRING HARNESS AND THE RETAINING TAB. IMPORTANT: DO NOT REMOVE RETAINING TAB FROM BTSI WIRING CONNECTOR.

FOR PONTIAC ONLY - THE REVISED TRIMPLATES HAVE ADDITIONAL MATERIAL CLEARANCE FROM THE CLOSEOUT TAPE TO ELIMINATE THE INTERFERENCE WITH THE BTSI SOLENOID. REPLACE CONSOLE TRIM PLATE ASSEMBLY PER SECTION 8C OF THE APPLICABLE SERVICE MANUAL. SEE PARTS INFORMATION LOCATED AT THE END OF THIS BULLETIN FOR APPLICABLE PART NUMBERS.

PARTS INFORMATION

PART NAME PART NUMBER RPO QTY

TRANS CONT'L ASSY 12555603 GU4, GU5, GU6 1

TRANS CONT'L ASSY 12555604 GU2 1

TRIM PLATE, CNSL 10290607 LT1, M30, GU5, NW9 1 OR L36, M30 TRIM PLATE, CNSL 10290608 LT1, M30, GU2, NW9 1

TRIM PLATE, CNSL 10290971 LT1, M30, GU2 (EXC NW9) 1

TRIM PLATE, CNSL 10290972 LT1, M30, GU5 (EXC NW9) 1

IMPORTANT: TRIM PLATE FOR PONTIAC USE ONLY.

PARTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE AVAILABLE ON MARCH 25, 1996 FROM GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY, USE:

LABOR OPERATION: K5225 USE PUBLISHED LABOR OPERATION TIME.

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GENERAL MOTORS BULLETINS ARE INTENDED FOR USE BY PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS, NOT A "DO-IT-YOURSELFER". THEY ARE WRITTEN TO INFORM THOSE TECHNICIANS OF CONDITIONS THAT MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES, OR TO PROVIDE INFORMATION THAT COULD ASSIST IN THE PROPER SERVICE OF A VEHICLE. PROPERLY TRAINED TECHNICIANS HAVE THE EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND KNOW-HOW TO DO A JOB PROPERLY AND SAFELY. IF A CONDITION IS DESCRIBED, DO NOT ASSUME THAT THE BULLETIN APPLIES TO YOUR VEHICLE, OR THAT YOUR VEHICLE WILL HAVE THAT CONDITION. SEE A GENERAL MOTORS DEALER SERVICING YOUR BRAND OF GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLE FOR INFORMATION ON WHETHER YOUR VEHICLE MAY BENEFIT FROM THE INFORMATION.

COPYRIGHT 1996. GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

[David8399]

Re: Keys stuck plz help!!

i had the same problem and found this, but it doesnt get cold in south mississippi

[Everglades W68]

Re: Keys stuck plz help!!

You damn Yankees have it rough up there in the frozen north.