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redcoats1976 · 07-19-2019, 04:53 PM

key is sticking in the ignition on my 2015 RS.i have to shift back into gear after restarting the car then go into park and turn it off in order to remove the key.this happened before under warranty and the dealer replaced the shifter,but now its out of warranty and i dont feel like being soaked for 5-6 hundred bucks every two years.i remember a thread concerning removing the plastic collar around the steering column and clipping a wire or removing a pin but cant find the tread now.also wondering if i need to disconnect the battery before removing the plastic around the wheel so i dont set off the airbags by accident.anybody remember this thread?

PowertoLove · 07-19-2019, 07:17 PM

Pull the cover around the ignition switch and simply unplug the lock out solenoid. The switch on the shifter is worn. You can also simply put your hand on the shifter and move the release button a hair and it will unlock. Don't move the shifter just the release button.

Whoomba · 07-19-2019, 08:30 PM

Mine turned out to be the thing in the console that tells it it’s in park. Had to have it replaced.

havelegs · 07-19-2019, 10:12 PM

Here. Read this:

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=401624

redcoats1976 · 07-20-2019, 07:47 AM

mission accomplished...thanks guys!

gunchamp · 07-20-2019, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redcoats1976

key is sticking in the ignition on my 2015 RS.i have to shift back into gear after restarting the car then go into park and turn it off in order to remove the key.this happened before under warranty and the dealer replaced the shifter,but now its out of warranty and i dont feel like being soaked for 5-6 hundred bucks every two years.i remember a thread concerning removing the plastic collar around the steering column and clipping a wire or removing a pin but cant find the tread now.also wondering if i need to disconnect the battery before removing the plastic around the wheel so i dont set off the airbags by accident.anybody remember this thread?

This! Easy and effective

mikeinmobile · 07-20-2019, 05:40 PM

First we had to worry about key staying in the ignition, now the damn thing won't come out.

redcoats1976 · 07-20-2019, 05:55 PM

gems the wife said"its a new car,you shouldnt have to work on it".at 4 years and 46,000 miles chevy wasnt going to pay for another shifter,i wont pay for one every two years either.

Stewart · 07-20-2019, 11:54 PM

https://youtu.be/maPES2c51ck

Mine started to do that as well. I did what this guy did and now no more problems and get this it was a free repair.

07-19-2019, 04:53 PM	#1
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,916	key sticking in ignition key is sticking in the ignition on my 2015 RS.i have to shift back into gear after restarting the car then go into park and turn it off in order to remove the key.this happened before under warranty and the dealer replaced the shifter,but now its out of warranty and i dont feel like being soaked for 5-6 hundred bucks every two years.i remember a thread concerning removing the plastic collar around the steering column and clipping a wire or removing a pin but cant find the tread now.also wondering if i need to disconnect the battery before removing the plastic around the wheel so i dont set off the airbags by accident.anybody remember this thread?

07-20-2019, 05:40 PM	#7
mikeinmobile Drives: 2011 2ss/rs Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 493 View My Garage	First we had to worry about key staying in the ignition, now the damn thing won't come out. __________________

07-20-2019, 11:54 PM	#9
Stewart Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS & Ground effects Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lower Desert Cali Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	https://youtu.be/maPES2c51ck Mine started to do that as well. I did what this guy did and now no more problems and get this it was a free repair. __________________ Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend. MY BUILD LINK: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484260

07-19-2019, 07:17 PM	#2
PowertoLove Banned Drives: A Sneaky Fast Camaro Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: US Posts: 141	Pull the cover around the ignition switch and simply unplug the lock out solenoid. The switch on the shifter is worn. You can also simply put your hand on the shifter and move the release button a hair and it will unlock. Don't move the shifter just the release button.

07-19-2019, 08:30 PM	#3
Whoomba Drives: 2024Camaro 2SS CE Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,309	Mine turned out to be the thing in the console that tells it it’s in park. Had to have it replaced.

07-19-2019, 10:12 PM	#4
havelegs Drives: '23 LT1 A10 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,005	Here. Read this: https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=401624

07-20-2019, 07:47 AM	#5
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,916	mission accomplished...thanks guys!

07-20-2019, 05:55 PM	#8
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,916	gems the wife said"its a new car,you shouldnt have to work on it".at 4 years and 46,000 miles chevy wasnt going to pay for another shifter,i wont pay for one every two years either.