Have a 2002 Caravan w/3.3L. Key is stuck in ignition switch. Took it to dealership. Said it needs a new shift lever, which they said is on back order and $500!!! I have no issue with the key being stuck, but am concerned about the possibility of steering wheel locking up while driving or not being able to shift. Any help out there with a part number for shift lever assy or parts manual download? Van shifts fine, just can't turn key to off to remove.

 

Send me a pm with the last 9 of the vin and I will look it up and check. But I don't think its the shifter. I think it the Ignition cylinder. Try this first, Small hammer and tap not hit the top of the key and turn at the same time. Does the key come out? If it does its not the shifter. Then spray WD40 in the cylinder, because the hammer trick is just a one time fix. If that doesn't work, try disconnecting the battery to power down the shift interlock solenoid.

 

Thanks for all the great tips,
master tech
Transmission God
but it is a broken shift lever. Not sure on the correct part names but the hook on end of shift lever where it catches the interlock to allow switch to be turned off is broke off. I can manually trip the interlock and switch rotates. I guess either a new lever or some re engineering. Any ideas? Thanks.