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Replace locking mechanism bar

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You'll then need to replace the locking mechanism bar which is about £250 IIRC.
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Replace locking mechanism bar

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You'll then need to replace the locking mechanism bar which is about £250 IIRC.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I have a 996 tiptronic. After driving the car and putting it into park I cant remove the ignition key. To remove the key I have to spend some time wiggleing the shift lever before I am eventually able to remove the key. Does anyone have any ideas what this is or is it back :sad: to the local dealers for an expensive fix?

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Hi, It's either the locking mechanism (bar), or the cable has come lose from the gearstick, so the locking mechanism doesn't realise it's in park and hence release the key. You can usually get the key to release by spraying WD-40 gently into the lock and a bit of brute force to remove it. If you try moving the gearstick in and out of D, moving the wheel and wiggling the key, it will eventually come out. You'll then need to replace the locking mechanism bar which is about £250 IIRC. Cheers.

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