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Question posted by Bennecessary722 on July 15th, 2017

Possibly Electrical Problems

my Buick will not allow the key to be removed and will not allow me to shift from park.

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on July 15th, 2017 1:31 PM
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This is a common issue, solved by rotating the steering wheel. It sounds simpler that it often is, so check out https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20071127-01/?p=24363.t sound (Or get help from someone with more experience.) Good luck!


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