key wont come out of ignition.....

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XAIO52105
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i have a 97 tiburon that the key wonty come out of the ignition.. the only way it come out if u unplug the battery...why is it doing this????
Apr 11, 2007 at 2:59 PM
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BRUCE HUNT
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There is a lock assembly in the switch that is failing. The solenoid to the switch stays energized and locks the key in place. I don't think that component by itself is replaceable but rather the entire ignition switch.
Apr 11, 2007 at 5:00 PM
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