Key stuck in ignition sometimes

[inv4zn]

I recently had my tranny removed and put back in to replace main rear engine seal and tranny front seal...

After i got it back, about once out of 10 times the key would be stuck in the ignition due to the tranny not going completely to P...wiggling it around doesn't seem to help, and I have to turn the car back on, drive forward an inch, then park it again...

Can anyone tell me why this happens randomly, and not always?

I know it's not the end of the world, but its very annoying when it happens...

Any help?

 

[HondaLuver83]

The shift link is probably not secure.

 

[VonDubz]

do a manual swap, you have that problem anymore lol

 

[inv4zn]

lol, VonDubz, while true, that's terrible advice =p

HondaLuver, is this something I can fix at home? Or do I have to take it in again...

 

[BlkCurrantKord]

Used to happen to me. Wiggle the shifter, it'll come out.

 

[Plutonium Jones]

sometimes in my old civic and in my car it depended on the steering wheel's position. try moving it after your parked when the problem exists....

other than that...*shrug*

 

[HondaLuver83]

lol, VonDubz, while true, that's terrible advice =p

HondaLuver, is this something I can fix at home? Or do I have to take it in again...

Take it to them and have them inspect the shift linkage.

 

[inv4zn]

I think HondaLuver is right...

I can move everything as much as I want, and it still won't coime out...i have to turn on the ignition, drive like an inch, then park again for it to come out...grr

Thanks everyone

 

[henreeezy xp]

take your shifter apart and clean it

 

[inv4zn]

How extensively should I take it apart?