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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: John-R on 05 April 2012, 22:35:28

Title: Ignition key and auto box on 2.6
Post by: John-R on 05 April 2012, 22:35:28

Ok so I can't get the key out of the ignition even when I put it in "park".
I'm guessing there's a micro switch but where should I look ?

Thanks

Title: Re: Ignition key and auto box on 2.6
Post by: RobG on 05 April 2012, 22:39:25

If in "P" and key won`t come out,there is a microswitch under the gearlever gaiter that de-energises when ign. is switched off to allow for key removal, sounds like it`s knackered. Remove the cowling around the steering column and look for a little solenoid on the bottom of the lock cylinder. Remove the electrical connector from it and key should release. Leave said connector disconnected

Title: Re: Ignition key and auto box on 2.6
Post by: tony2 on 05 April 2012, 23:00:11

hi sometimes this happens to me all i do is pull back on selector and wiggle key and it allways comes out  :y

Title: Re: Ignition key and auto box on 2.6
Post by: John-R on 05 April 2012, 23:26:08

Haha  ;D the old wiggle trick eh?
I'll have to wait for daylight now.
Good Job there's 2 cars parked in front of it on the drive  :y

Title: Re: Ignition key and auto box on 2.6
Post by: John-R on 06 April 2012, 23:08:12

Well the wiggle didn't work so assuming the micro switch is U/S.
Took the steering column cowling off and the solenoid was easy to disconnect.
Keys now safely in the house.

Thank You.

Title: Re: Ignition key and auto box on 2.6
Post by: adey2 on 07 April 2012, 15:47:35

didnt think people in liverpool used keys lol

Title: Re: Ignition key and auto box on 2.6
Post by: tigers_gonads on 07 April 2012, 15:59:50

Quote from: adey2 on 07 April 2012, 15:47:35

didnt think people in liverpool used keys lol

They do if they nick them from your house first  :D :D :D

Title: Re: Ignition key and auto box on 2.6
Post by: adey2 on 07 April 2012, 16:04:10

difference between batman and a liverpool guy.......... batman can go out without robin

Title: Re: Ignition key and auto box on 2.6
Post by: John-R on 07 April 2012, 19:30:28

Nice one guys ;D

Not sticking to stereotypes then :y

Title: Re: Ignition key and auto box on 2.6
Post by: Auto Addict on 09 April 2012, 08:09:38

There's a 'How to' in the Maintenance Guides, if you have a look.