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Old 11-17-2006, 11:03 AM
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Re: Key gets stuck

It would help to list the year and model Regal in your post.

It could be a BTSI (brake transmission shift interlock) problem. Start with making sure nothing like coffee or soda was spilled on the shifter at the center console. The shifter has a shift interlock solenoid.

Another possibiity is a flaky key release solenoid at the steering column ignition switch. That is the click/clunk you hear.

You can measure the 12 volts at the BTSI fuse to make sure the solenoids are getting the proper supply voltage.



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