What allows me to remove the key from the ignition without putting the car in park and how would it be fixed?

1994 LEXUS LS 400
121 MILES
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TOM W
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No details other than above.
Oct 18, 2011 at 8:44 PM
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So the key can be removed in gear? is that the problem?
Oct 18, 2011 at 9:48 PM
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TOM W
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That is correct the key can be removed while the car is stopped and in gear
Oct 18, 2011 at 10:16 PM
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The shift interlock system schematic shows only the key solenoid, this will not affect the fact that the key can be removed like you say, i feel this may be a faulty barrel and key assembly.
Oct 19, 2011 at 9:30 AM
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