Key Stuck in Ignition, Key Will Not Return to Off Position, Shifter Button Wont Release in Park Position (Adjust Shifter Detent Finger)

Customers may comment on any of the following conditions:

This condition may be caused by the detent finger shifting over time. This may result in mis-alignment and binding of the shift rod on the shift position guide.

DO NOT REPLACE THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY . Use the following procedure to adjust the shifter detent finger.

1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the transaxle shift lever from Park to 2.
3. Remove the front floor console trim plate screw located between I/P and shift lever
4. Open the storage compartment door.
5. Lift the trim plate up and slightly rearward.
6. Remove the wiring harness from the retainers.
7. Disconnect the traction control switch electrical connector and disconnect the heated seats (if equipped).
8. Loosen the shifter boot retainer and rotate out of the way in order to gain access to the shifter detent finger.




Important:  Refer to diagram -- #1 shows how the detent will look after it is properly adjusted; #2 shows a mis-adjusted detent finger.

9. Loosen the fastener to allow the detent finger to adjust.
10. After the detent finger is adjusted, tighten the fastener.
11. Connect the traction control switch electrical connector and connect the heated seats (if equipped).
12. Install the wiring harness to the retainers.
13. Reinstall the shifter boot retainer.
14. Reinstall the console trim plate and screw.

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