1996 Kia Sportage Key is stuck in ignition and wont change
KNELG
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1996 KIA SPORTAGE
4 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
130,000 MILES
The key is stuck in the ignition and will not change gears unless there is a key placed in the shift lock located next to the gear shift.
When the key is placed in the shift lock you can shift gears, but the main key still is unable to be removed from the ignition.
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Monday, September 7th, 2009 AT 10:32 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi knelg,
Thank you for the donation.
The key interlock system is preventing the key from being removed from the ignition.
The gear shift interlock circuit is preventing the gear to be shifted out of park.
Check if your stop lights are working. If not, check the passenger compartment STOP fuse ( 15 A)
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Monday, September 7th, 2009 AT 11:10 AM
KNELG
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My stop lights are working.
Any other suggestions?
Thank you
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Monday, September 7th, 2009 AT 11:26 AM
KHLOW2008
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Here is a schematic of the interlock system. Other possible fault could be a faulty AT shift interlock control unit.
Check the ground connectios at right kick panel.
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Monday, September 7th, 2009 AT 11:39 AM
KNELG
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Could you please email me the doc. I can't read it.
Thank you
Lora
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Monday, September 7th, 2009 AT 12:09 PM
KHLOW2008
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Hi Lora,
I am not good at converting and sending such documents so hope it gets through correctly.