2006 Chevrolet Equinox Removal of ignition key difficult

183,500 MILES • 3.4L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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WOJ
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Want to sell this car but having a problem with the removal of the key. This has been a problem for a while but usually the key came out by gently shaking it while turning to off/removal position. This is a newer key cut by the dealer by vin number as the older key was heavily worn. I also noticed that when trying to remove the key the P was illuminated on the column when everything else was off. I was going to try to shoot compressed air into the ignition to see if any debris was present from the older worn keys.
Dec 29, 2014 at 8:59 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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There is a park/lock solenoid on the ignition lock that releases the lock when the car is in park. You will have to troubleshoot that circuit to determine what the problem is.
Jul 31, 2018 at 11:46 AM
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