Having trouble removing key from ignition
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I noticed that sometimes it is hard to remove the keys from the ignition. I have to push the transmission (tip) into Park hard, in order for me to remove the key.
Is this normal? Or is it a sign of some bigger problem to come?
My car is a '96 993 Targa with about 39K miles on it.
Any comments or suggestions will be much appreciated.
Is this normal? Or is it a sign of some bigger problem to come?
My car is a '96 993 Targa with about 39K miles on it.
Any comments or suggestions will be much appreciated.
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John,
Sounds like the "Keylock Bowden cable" needs to be adjusted.
You will have to remove the center console to access that cable at the shifter area. There is a adjustment nut you can turn to adjust for the proper shifter + cable movement to release the key.
I decided to include the below picture so you can get a better picture of what I am talking about.
Sounds like the "Keylock Bowden cable" needs to be adjusted.
You will have to remove the center console to access that cable at the shifter area. There is a adjustment nut you can turn to adjust for the proper shifter + cable movement to release the key.
I decided to include the below picture so you can get a better picture of what I am talking about.
![](http://p-car.com/temp/bowdencable.jpg)
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Robin,
Thanks for the very clear answer to my question.
I will give it a try and keep you posted.
BTW, I want to congratulate you on the excellent content of your webstie. It's really informative.
Pls keep up the good work!
Thanks for the very clear answer to my question.
I will give it a try and keep you posted.
BTW, I want to congratulate you on the excellent content of your webstie. It's really informative.
Pls keep up the good work!