Ignition key gets stuck / throttle cable module
Ignition key gets stuck / throttle cable module
Hi all,
I have a 2004 Crossfire, I noticed my Shifter cable came loose from were the key is inserted (the module box where the cable connects right behind where the key is inserted to start the car) When I plug the cable back in, the key gets locked and I cant take it off the ignition. Is it the Skim Module? Can someone please help me with advise.
Thanks.
I have a 2004 Crossfire, I noticed my Shifter cable came loose from were the key is inserted (the module box where the cable connects right behind where the key is inserted to start the car) When I plug the cable back in, the key gets locked and I cant take it off the ignition. Is it the Skim Module? Can someone please help me with advise.
Thanks.
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Re: Ignition key gets stuck / throttle cable module
Sorry, I mean my shift cable that connects to a box behind were the key is inserted to turn on the car.
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Re: Ignition key gets stuck / throttle cable module
From the book..... "The ignition lock control cable attached to the Shift Lever Assembly prevents the driver from removing the ignition key if the selector lever is not in the Park position."
I have done two of the sticky key mods and the connector just unplugged then reconnected fine.
Could the other end be the problem?
If it just came loose did it break off the slider the ign moves so it can no longer move the cable?
I have done two of the sticky key mods and the connector just unplugged then reconnected fine.
Could the other end be the problem?
If it just came loose did it break off the slider the ign moves so it can no longer move the cable?
Last edited by KDW4Him; 07-31-2015 at 10:02 PM.
Re: Ignition key gets stuck / throttle cable module
Either the end of the lockout cable that attaches to the ignition housing is boogered up, or the rotating mechanism that can be seen inside the housing where the cable attaches is broke. New cable about $40, housing $150.
Last edited by bspence; 08-01-2015 at 01:34 AM.
Re: Ignition key gets stuck / throttle cable module
Guys I could really use some help here. I have a 07 limited which had been down for 6 weeks for transmission problems. those problems were went to work pulled in the parking lot and it started acting funny shifting hard in both forward and reverse it was hitting really hard in either direction. I had the collector plate replaced it did nothing I bought a used shifter and now it runs but the key will not come out of the ignition. is it a bad used shifter I bought use? ant ideas guys? I really need help. just turned 70K I have owned it since it had 2K. Any thoughts?
Re: Ignition key gets stuck / throttle cable module
Maybe the problem lies at the other end of the cable, if so take of the trim plates around the shifter and look at the other end of the cable.
Look up the Service manual for instructions at the shifter end of the cable.
Last edited by onehundred80; 10-18-2015 at 11:16 AM.
Re: Ignition key gets stuck / throttle cable module
Re: Ignition key gets stuck / throttle cable module
My key is stuck in the ignition. So, if I remove this cable from the back of ignition it will come out? The ignition was replaced by 2nd owner . It all started with rcm. Long story. I pushed the black bolt on upper shift assembly. Thought it was the trans release. Key starts and operates fine. Key was also able to remove before the bolt was pushed. Haven’t been able to drive this car since it was purchased.
Re: Ignition key gets stuck / throttle cable module
My key is stuck in the ignition. So, if I remove this cable from the back of ignition it will come out? The ignition was replaced by 2nd owner . It all started with rcm. Long story. I pushed the black bolt on upper shift assembly. Thought it was the trans release. Key starts and operates fine. Key was also able to remove before the bolt was pushed. Haven’t been able to drive this car since it was purchased.
Re: Ignition key gets stuck / throttle cable module
OK, first, who are we trying to assist/help?
Reymartz, Shaynes848 or JustinX?
Pictures will help and please provide a common start point. We can assist but when running comments together things get fuzzy.
Lets try again......
Do the symptoms resemble the "sticky key" issues?
Reymartz, Shaynes848 or JustinX?
Pictures will help and please provide a common start point. We can assist but when running comments together things get fuzzy.
Lets try again......
Do the symptoms resemble the "sticky key" issues?
Re: Ignition key gets stuck / throttle cable module
Guys I could really use some help here. I have a '07 Limited which had been down for 6 weeks for transmission problems.
Those problems started when I went to work pulled in the parking lot and it started acting funny, shifting hard in both forward and reverse it was hitting really hard in either direction. I had the connector plate replaced which it did nothing.
I bought a used shifter (and got it installed) and now it runs but the key will not come out of the ignition. Is it a bad used shifter I bought used?
Any ideas guys? I really need help. Just turned 70K and I have owned it since it had 2K. Any thoughts?
Those problems started when I went to work pulled in the parking lot and it started acting funny, shifting hard in both forward and reverse it was hitting really hard in either direction. I had the connector plate replaced which it did nothing.
I bought a used shifter (and got it installed) and now it runs but the key will not come out of the ignition. Is it a bad used shifter I bought used?
Any ideas guys? I really need help. Just turned 70K and I have owned it since it had 2K. Any thoughts?
Did you install this used shifter or had someone do this for you?
Re: Ignition key gets stuck / throttle cable module
My ignition was replaced by previous owner at the expense of almost 2 thousand. I took out the spring and pin thanks to this forum. Left the black cable off, was not allowing key to come out. Problem is in the shifter assembly. I think.
Spring and pin removed. Used Q-Tip to apply green grease inside. Moves like butter.
Re: Ignition key gets stuck / throttle cable module
Hey all, having the same issue with the key stuck in the ignition. Can start the car and drive it but can’t get the key out. Dealer recommends a new shifter module which is not available anywhere. Does anyone know where to get a shifter module or will removing the black park lock cable fix the problem or can the park lock cable be adjusted on the shifter end?
Re: Ignition key gets stuck / throttle cable module
Hey all, having the same issue with the key stuck in the ignition. Can start the car and drive it but can’t get the key out. Dealer recommends a new shifter module which is not available anywhere. Does anyone know where to get a shifter module or will removing the black park lock cable fix the problem or can the park lock cable be adjusted on the shifter end?
Is your problem like that outlined in the attachment in my post #9?
The sticky ignition key fix.