key is stuck between the on and acc settings

2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU
162,000 MILES
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NICOLEDIVINE
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I just changed the ignition lock cylinder AND the ignition switch on my 01 Chevy Malibu because the key was getting stuck between off and acc and i couldn't get my key out. After I changed both, it still gets stuck in the same place! I don't know what else it could be. Any suggestions on what it is? I put these parts in last night.
Sep 12, 2012 at 1:33 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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play with the shifter and see if it releases the key. common failure

Roy
Sep 12, 2012 at 2:49 AM
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NICOLEDIVINE
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Tried that. Tried moving the steering wheel, pushing in on the key while turning it. Everything
Sep 12, 2012 at 5:01 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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nothing with steering wheel.

its the shifter cable that is the most common issue

Roy
Sep 12, 2012 at 10:55 AM
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