2000 focus key problem

my friend has a 2000 focus the key willnot come out of the switch when the wires to the gear shift are removed the key will come out what do you thing it is?

my friend has a 2000 focus the key willnot come out of the switch when the wires to the gear shift are removed the key will come out what do you thing it is?
I saw this after I read your post I don't know if it would help but here it is anyway. Good luck

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