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Key won’t come out of ignition lock

I can’t get my key out of ignition lock This article addresses the follow issues on GM vehicles: key wont come out ignition, won’t shift out of park, shifter won’t return to park. All late model vehicles are required to have a shift interlock feature that prevents you from shifting out of park unless the brake pedal is depressed. When you press on the brake, a shifter interlock solenoid activates and pulls a locking pin out of the way allowing you to shift out of park. If vehicles with the … Read More

Brake lights not working GM vehicles

My brake lights don’t work and won’t shift out of park GM has issued a technical service bulletin #08-05-22-009B to address an issue of intermittent brake light operation (Brake lights don’t work), won’t shift out of park, cruise control doesn’t work, trouble codes C0131, C0161, or C0277. The TSB applies to the following vehicles: 2004-07 Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic 2005-09 Pontiac G6 2007-09 Saturn Aura Since the brake switch is involved in all of these symptoms, you may be tempted to replace it. Even after replacing … Read More


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