Shifter problems

[Hailcesar75]

Under my shifter there's a pin that keeps coming loose. When that happens I can't get my key out of the ignition. I know about the buuton under the steering column but it gets annoying to have to do that everytime. Also I can shift out of park without pushing on the gas pedal, or shift into reverse without pushing the pedal too. This makes it very dangerous to drive. Every time the pin comes loose I have to remove the coin tray and lift the shifter tray, stick my hand under the shifter and manually push the pin back into place

has this happened to anyone? Is there a fix to this?

Thanks

 

[Hailcesar75]

C'mon guys. I got two responses at fail.net. Non here?

 

[gCobalt05]

My girl is having problems getting her key out of the ignition in her Ion too. Been giving her problems since shes had it. Its annoying to sit and wait for it to finally give you the darn key!

 

[AAS G5]

Check with Chevrolet Dealer??

 

[cobalt123]

if you cant get it out there is a manuel release under the steering wheel, stick your finger in a small hole and feel for a coil, pull it up and the key comes out

 

[cobalt123]

sort of but its easier than going under the shifter

 

[cobalt123]

i guess i should have said that im lazy...

 

[ionit3]

theres a tsb for ION's if i believe correctly also some ION's have to get a new ignition housing (i think thats what it is) check ionforums.net/phpbb3 VERY common prob my ION has the same thing

 

[outtamymind]

sounds like your brake lockout pin is messed up and if i'm not mistaken the whole shifter assembly needs to be replaced. i'll check with my guys at work in a bit here after lunch.

 

[Hailcesar75]

I said about sticking the fnger underneath. Lol

 

[sfwg]

put a manua1 in it?

 

[Jen2010]

Ok guys I need some help please.... my key release on my shifter is stuck and I don't know how to fix it. I got the center console apart basically but do not see that pin that everyone is talking about. HELP PLEASE!!!!

 

[YelloEye]

Uh....Hot glue gun? I dunno lol