Key stuck in, can I just leave it in?
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Key stuck in, can I just leave it in?
The key won't come out every time. I did do a search and it seems it might be the switch letting it know it is in park. And it is intermittent.
Question is can I just leave the truck unlocked and leave the key in? Or will the security system lock me out?
Question is can I just leave the truck unlocked and leave the key in? Or will the security system lock me out?
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Do you get an audible warning or warning lights? I think what is happening is the truck 'thinks' it is out of gear (i.e. in neutral). When in neutral, the truck will not allow you to remove the key. It is probably your transfer case interlock solenoid on the top of the transfer case. Read the following...
Transfer box interlock solenoid - Automatic gearbox vehicles
An interlock solenoid is fitted for North America and Japan. The solenoid is located on the top of the transfer box main casing on vehicles up to 03 model year or on the selector lever assembly on vehicles from 03 model year. The solenoid is connected to the transfer box relay which, in turn, is controlled by the IDM. The purpose of the solenoid is to prevent neutral being selected on the transfer box when the ignition key is removed, thereby locking the box in either high or low ratio.
Transfer box interlock solenoid - Automatic gearbox vehicles
An interlock solenoid is fitted for North America and Japan. The solenoid is located on the top of the transfer box main casing on vehicles up to 03 model year or on the selector lever assembly on vehicles from 03 model year. The solenoid is connected to the transfer box relay which, in turn, is controlled by the IDM. The purpose of the solenoid is to prevent neutral being selected on the transfer box when the ignition key is removed, thereby locking the box in either high or low ratio.
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It does come out if I put the car in neutral and move the gear selector to neutral then hard back to high. So seems like not the lock cylinder but a switch not noticing PARK. Does this make sense? Anyone know how to get at the switch?