Home » Pontiac » Troubleshooting » 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix

2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Support Question

Find answers below for this question about 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Need a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix manual? We have 1 online manual for this item!

Pontiac Overview Questions Manuals Reviews Videos Research

Question posted by craigstgeorge on February 6th, 2013

Key

my ignition key wont move into the off position

I Know the Answer!

I have the same question
Request More Information

Current Answers

Answer #1: Posted by captn767 on December 19th, 2013 4:46 PM

captn767

Member since:
December 19th, 2013

Points: 0

100
points

I have one withe the same problem, My resurch says it is the gear shift lever switch conection in the console. It has come loose and is not showing it is in park. there is a small hole under the switch that will release it manually. I am leaving it in and uing the fob to lock it until I have time to fix it.

Related Manual Pages

Owner's Manual - Page 27

... work with federal regulations. 1-21 Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger's safety belt properly, see "Driver Position" earlier in your vehicle hits something. one thing... vehicle has air bags -- whether or not there's an air bag for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is to protect the mother. If this section. The best way...

Owner's Manual - Page 33

... system to inflate while someone is disconnected, an air bag can be serviced. Your dealer and the service manual have to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is working on your vehicle. 1-27 Avoid yellow connectors.

Owner's Manual - Page 61

... 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-38 2-39 2-43 2-44 2-46 2-47 Windows Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices Trunk Theft Content Theft-Deterrent System (If Equipped) PASS-KeyR III New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking...

Owner's Manual - Page 64

A child or others could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. They could be badly injured or even killed. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 2-4 Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.

Owner's Manual - Page 65

... "Roadside Assistance" in the Index for more information. See "OnStar" in the Index for more information on it will have an extra key. The key has a transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in the Index for the ignition, as well as all door locks and storage compartments. Any new PASS-KeyR III...

Owner's Manual - Page 69

... the lock(s), reverse the steps. The rear doors of your vehicle from the inside your vehicle. If you don't leave the keys in the ignition, you will be able to take your keys, open the door from inside of the rear doors. 2. Close the door. 4. To use one of the rear door will...

Owner's Manual - Page 75

... any time. Mode 4: Both Features On - This combines Modes 2 and 3. Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting With delayed illumination, the interior lamps will turn the key from the ignition. Exiting Programming Mode To exit programming mode, turn on for about 25 seconds, or until you hear. Entering Programming Mode To program features, your...

Owner's Manual - Page 78

...for "Entering Programming Mode" listed previously. 2. Mode 2: Lockout Prevention Only - If you leave your key in the ignition with the driver's door open , you won't be able to lock the doors using your power ...have changed since it left the factory. Count the number of chimes tells you which your key in the ignition and leave the driver's door open , you hear. If you do the following: D...

Owner's Manual - Page 81

.... The horn will sound, and your vehicle's headlamps will go off if someone turns the ignition on the remote keyless entry transmitter. 3. Mode 4: Not Used 2-21 Content Theft-Deterrent System... Your vehicle may have been changed since it was programmed may be equipped with an incorrect key. Once armed, the system will flash for up to change the current mode. 5. The...

Owner's Manual - Page 82

...the ignition. Count the number of chimes you want. Repeat Step 4 until you hear the number of chimes that matches the number of chimes tells you unlock the doors with your key or ...your vehicle is removed from the factory, it left the factory. remote keyless entry transmitter and the key is now set for "Entering Programming Mode" listed previously. 2. If you do the following the...

Owner's Manual - Page 83

... is damaged, lost or if it fails to run and while in Mode 2, the key can be removed from the ignition when you lock the doors or the content theft-deterrent system will disarm when you unlock...when you lock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter. The key must be removed from the ignition when you lock the doors or the content theft-deterrent system will not be removed from ...

Owner's Manual - Page 84

... or to program your vehicle to which mode the vehicle is set . Insert a second ignition key fully into any door key cylinder and turn it to Mode 2 without first reading the note contained in this feature to the unlock position. Count the number of chimes tells you can either exit the programming mode by...

Owner's Manual - Page 87

... watching your vehicle, it's still best to lock it up and take it . D Put your valuables in the Ignition If you . 2-27 Lock the glove box. But what if you to leave your keys. When you park your vehicle and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding you have to...

Owner's Manual - Page 88

...While armed, the doors will also cut off the fuel supply, preventing the vehicle from the ignition. Arming with the Power Lock Switch Your alarm system can be programmed to arm when you use... trunk lock, enters the vehicle (without using the remote keyless entry transmitter or key to unlock the doors), or turns the ignition on top of the instrument panel (toward the center of a power door lock...

Owner's Manual - Page 89

...when you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors after the key is disarmed. If you would like the key to disarm the alarm system, see "Locks and Lighting Choices" in the ...disarm when you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to let you know the system is removed from the ignition. The red light will go off to unlock the doors. After all doors are closed and locked,...

Owner's Manual - Page 90

... device complies with Industry Canada. Changes or modifications to this equipment. Operation is subject to the engine. This means you insert or remove the key from the ignition. When trying to start the vehicle if the engine does not start the vehicle will stop being delivered to the following two conditions: (1) this...

Owner's Manual - Page 93

... steering wheel like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is off the engine but still turn it to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the steering wheel. The steering wheel will stay locked. It's also the only...

Owner's Manual - Page 94

...restart when you do the following: Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to after the ignition key is turned to PARK (P) only when your vehicle has a dead battery or a battery with...the transaxle. D (RUN): This position is where the key returns to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The shift lock release is designed to do , you start in a position other position -- If you 're already moving...

Owner's Manual - Page 95

... on the upper right side of the console shift panel. Remove the override access slot cap. 4. Remove the key from the ignition unless the shift lever is in and hold . 6. Insert a key into the desired gear position. 8. Pull the shift lever into the access slot, press in PARK (P) and that the shift lever is...

Owner's Manual - Page 356

...could begin to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should turn the ignition key to PARK (P). D To check the parking brake's holding CAUTION: When you are doing this...spring, use plain water to LOCK only when the shift lever is in each shift lever position. Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the vehicle facing downhill. Park on the regular ...