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April 30th, 2009, 7:11 AM

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Can't remove key

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My wife has a 2006 cobalt and the key is stuck and can't be removed. I am able to shut of the engine but can't remove the key. I was told that it might be something with the manual shift lever button. I do see that I am able to pull the shifter back into drive without pushing in the button. Anyone know what may be wrong?

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April 30th, 2009, 8:46 AM

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I called GM this morning and they said they think it is a bad Shift Interlock. Does anyone know how to change one out? Does anyone have a print/drawning showing how to get to this part?

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June 17th, 2009, 10:15 PM

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Well, I don't know about that, but there's a rubber panel about an inch square on the bottom of the wheel casing below the key. You can remove it, stick your finger in there, and there's a button SOMEplace that releases the key. I'm not sure exactly where but I'm sure you can search for the technique online. I've had to do this several times with my 2005 cobalt.

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June 18th, 2009, 8:12 PM

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#06-07-30-004C: Various Concerns with Shifter and/or Ignition Key (Replace Shifter Assembly/Shifter Components or Ignition Lock Cylinder) - (Jun 27, 2006)

<TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width=100>Subject:</TD><TD vAlign=top>Various Concerns With Shifter and/or Ignition Key (Replace Shifter Assembly/Shifter Components or Ignition Lock Cylinder )</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

<TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width=100>Models:</TD><TD vAlign=top>2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width=100></TD><TD vAlign=top>2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit (Canada Only)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width=100></TD><TD vAlign=top>2007 Pontiac G5</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width=100></TD><TD vAlign=top>with Automatic Transmission 4T45-E (RPO MN5)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

<HR>This bulletin is being revised to add models and model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-07-30-004B (Section 07 - Transmission/Transaxle).
<HR><A href="http://gsi.xw.gm.com/si/showDoc.do?docSyskey=1844344&from=sm#ss1-1844344">Condition

Some customers may comment on any of the following concerns:

<TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top> • </TD><TD vAlign=top>The shifter is hard to move or binds.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top> • </TD><TD vAlign=top>They cannot remove the ignition key.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top> • </TD><TD vAlign=top>It takes high effort to rotate the key.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

<A href="http://gsi.xw.gm.com/si/showDoc.do?docSyskey=1844344&from=sm#ss2-1844344">Cause 1

The shifter button may be sticking in the handle.
<A href="http://gsi.xw.gm.com/si/showDoc.do?docSyskey=1844344&from=sm#ss3-1844344">Cause 2

The pin that activates the micro-switch may have moved out of position (refer to illustration above). This causes the micro-switch to fail to engage when the vehicle is placed in Park. If this condition is present, the customer will not be able to remove the key from the ignition.

The illustration above shows the switch in a correct position.
<A href="http://gsi.xw.gm.com/si/showDoc.do?docSyskey=1844344&from=sm#ss4-1844344">Cause 3

Metal flashing left in the cylinder may cause a high effort to rotate the key.
<A href="http://gsi.xw.gm.com/si/showDoc.do?docSyskey=1844344&from=sm#ss5-1844344">Cause 4

The slider may be binding in the guides. This may cause the shifter to become difficult to operate.
<A href="http://gsi.xw.gm.com/si/showDoc.do?docSyskey=1844344&from=sm#ss6-1844344">Correction 1

Verify that the shifter button is inoperative by evaluating if the park pawl pin on the shifter assembly moves when activating the button. If the parking pawl does not move when the button is activated, the shifter handle will have to be replaced. Refer to Floor Shifter Control **** Replacement in SI.
<A href="http://gsi.xw.gm.com/si/showDoc.do?docSyskey=1844344&from=sm#ss7-1844344">Correction 2

Important: A change has been made to the shifter assembly for service. The replacement shifter assembly will read PRNDIL (Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Intermediate and Low).
Verify that the micro switch is out of position. Replace the shifter assembly. Refer to Transmission Control Replacement in SI.
<A href="http://gsi.xw.gm.com/si/showDoc.do?docSyskey=1844344&from=sm#ss8-1844344">Correction 3

Important: Refer to instruction sheet that is supplied with the lock cylinder kit. BO 47869 is an essential staking tool and must be used for the repair.
Replace the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement in SI.
<A href="http://gsi.xw.gm.com/si/showDoc.do?docSyskey=1844344&from=sm#ss9-1844344">Correction 4

Replace the slide indicator and guides in the shifter following the procedure below: