2002 Honda Civic ignition key cnnot be removed

2002 HONDA CIVIC
122,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SISI725
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I parked my car and I can't get the key out. The car in in the park position but the dashboard is telling me the car is in drive.
Jun 18, 2008 at 11:57 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi sisi725,

You need to have a look at the gear shift position switch. Either it is faulty or loose and is now misaligned.
Jun 19, 2008 at 4:13 AM
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