2002 Pontiac Grand Prix ignition key removal

2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JTAUTO
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The ignition key does not always want to be removed from the steering column. Pushing the stickshift into and oput of park usaully releases the key. Sometimes multiple tries are necessary. Does this problem exist in the steering column or with the transmission linkage and how is this corrected?
Dec 22, 2009 at 3:33 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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suspect faulty Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch, located in left side of engine compartment, on transaxle.
Dec 29, 2009 at 5:05 PM
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