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Old 08-16-07, 07:02 PM
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My SC300 has an automatic transmission and today when I turned the car off the key would only turn to accessory or start. It would not shut completely off and I couldn't remove the key. It would start again, but then I could not take it out of park.

I unplugged the battery and the key would come out. I also opened the center console and was able to manually move a spring out of the way that allowed me to change gears.

I am guessing some switch is not getting triggered, but not sure? Any ideas?
Old 08-17-07, 04:20 AM
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The steering wheel does not lock either.
Old 08-21-07, 11:34 AM
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check all your fuses to make sure nothing got burnt
Old 08-22-07, 09:10 AM
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sounds like your gear selector may have an issue. There is a sensor in there that reads when its in park and will allow you to pull out the key and check all your fuses.
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Originally Posted by toykilla
The steering wheel does not lock either.
Did you get this resolved? What was the root cause?
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