98 sunfire key stuck in ignition

1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
190,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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COUNTRYRUNNER
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i have a 98 sunfire and the key gets stuck in the ignition on a hot day but not on the cold day. i can get the key out when its in the acc. position when it does it. and i can get the key all they way out when i have my foot on the brake shift into a gear and then but it back in park. so do i need to replace the ignition switch or the ignition lock cylinder or what?
Jun 29, 2011 at 9:31 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test the brake switch and the shiftlock solenoid if okay-were right back to the switch and lock-if the problem is there might as well replace both
Jun 29, 2011 at 9:44 PM
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could you possibly post some pics of the brake switch and the shift lock solenoid because im looking through my haynes book and im not finding a thing on either of them. thanks
Jun 30, 2011 at 3:52 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The brake switch is at the brake support bracket just follow the brake pedal arm it'll take you there. The shiftlock solenoid is behind dash on steering column-Sorry no pic available
Jun 30, 2011 at 3:59 PM
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