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You sound like you have the same problem I had. The shift lever has a linkage that overtime can stretch. When you put the car in park, wiggle the shift lever until you hear it click. Then you can remove your key.
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What do I do when my 2000 Chevy Malibu is in park and I can't turn my key to the off position and the key still comes out of the ignition switch?
The neutral safety switch is bad, the ignition does not recognize it is in park. Your ignition switch may be bad.
Why wont my 1998 Chevy Malibu key turn once in the ignition?
TRY TURNING THE KEY OVER.
How do you turn off the headlights on a 2000 Chevy Malibu in the day time hours?
you dont,
98 Chevy Malibu the ignition wont turn off all the way is there a cheap way of fixing it?
No i have a 2002 malibu that had the same problem when i checked it was the park lock switch that was causing it
Cant shift gears on 2000 Chevy town and country ignition switch will not turn?
there is no Chevy town and country. its a Chrysler.
Removing the ignition switch on a 2001 Chevy Malibu?
how do u disconnect the cable from the back how do you remove the ignition switch from a 2001 Chevy Malibu you have to put the old key in the ignition. then if you feel around on the bottom of the assembly you will find a small almost rectangular button. depress this and then proceed to turn the ignition clockwise. this will move it to the right position and if everything works correctly it will just slide out.
How do you turn the anti-theft system light off on a 2002 Chevy Malibu?
For a 2001 Malibu, you leave your key in the ignition switch turned to the accessory position for 10 minutes. Turn the car off after that and then start it up like normal.
How can i changi the ignition lock cylinder in my 2000 Chevy Malibu?
You need to take the dash apart to get to it. I had the same problem in my 2000 malibu. Are u having a theft system problem? I was. You need to take the ignition apart too. Your going to need to reprogram the new ignition lock cylinder with your computer. To reprogram just turn the key to the on position (dont start it) let it sit for 10 minutes, repeat this 3 times. It should be programmed now. Now start it.
How do you disable theft system in Chevy 2004 Malibu classic?
Turn ignition switch on ,(don't start car) for about 10 min that will disable theft system.
Is the horn and turn signal in a Chevy Malibu connected?
No, they are not.
How do you reset oil life on my 2009 Chevy Malibu?
Turn the ignition key to the on position (don't start ) and then depress the gas pedal 3 times within 5 seconds.
Why does your Chevy Malibu squeak when you turn left?
It was part of a recall.
