key will not turn completely off

2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM
87,000 MILES
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ROSALIND WATKINS2
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Changed the ignition switch still have the problem which I've narrowed to the gear shifter. when I remove the shift knob the yellow stick does not pop all the way up to release the key. why is this? What is the fix?
Mar 9, 2021 at 8:02 AM
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KASEKENNY
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This is called the shift interlock. I attached the info below on how to replace the solenoid.

Here is a guide that will help give more detail on this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/ignition-switch-wont-turn-stuck

Let's run through this material and let us know if you have questions. Thanks
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Mar 10, 2021 at 10:10 AM
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