ignition switch problem?

[mikemrq]

Have a Saturn Ion 3, sometimes when I try to turn off the car, the key will stop at the accessory position. I have a hard time trying to turn it off. I keep turning it back and forth many times till it will finally go to the off position and pull the key out. This also happens with the spare key. Any ideas?

[mikemrq]

Anyone?

[saturntech]

Does your key look wore out? if not, when it does get stuck, play with the gear shifter and the button while trying to get the key out and see if it will come free

[mikemrq]

I tried pushing on the shifter and steering wheel but it doesn't seem to help. What button are you talking about? I have three keys, all seem good with one a little worn.

[saturntech]

The button on the shifter.

If that doesn't work then you will have to replace the ignition cylinder.What is happening is the tumblers inside the cylinders are getting jambed up.

[mikemrq]

when I push on the shifter in park the key will come out. Is there a cable underneath the car that can be adjusted for this?

[saturntech]

yes there is a cable, but its under the shifter.the cable runs dron the shifter to the ignition.there is a adj under the shifter

[mikemrq]

How do I get to it? Under the car or must I take the shifter apart?

[saturntech]

you have to take the center console out, you cant get to it from under the car.

[mikemrq]

So I must remove the center console from inside the car and then go under the car? Why remove the console if going under the car to adjust it?

[saturntech]

If you read my post I told you that you can't get to it from under the car.you adj from inside the car after you remove the console.