E Meyer <epmeyer50@msn.com> wrote in
news:C0233C80.F03C5%epmeyer50@msn.com:

> Have you tried inserting something (another key?) into the emergency
> shift lock release slot next tot he shifter? That might release it.
>
> Assuming you have a console mounted shifter (not on the steering
> column), check that the shift lock button (the button you (used to)
> push to get it out of park is popping all the way out when you put it
> in park. If not, try wiggling it or pushing it to try to get it to
> pop out.
>
> If all else fails, you will have to remove the cover around the
> shifter and see what is going on with the lock mechanism. Usually its
> problem is the "Pepsi syndrome" - sticky from spilled drink. If
> that's the problem, you might be able to free it up with WD-40. Don't
> use silicon spray, as that will make it more sticky.
>
> On 2/22/06 11:46 PM, in article
> baiqv1drqi7egdo53glmr6oqq18ndt12fi@4ax.com, "Marcel"
> <artlover@inbox.com> wrote:
>

You know, if he simply energizes the interlock with a couple jumper wires I
imagine he could get the key out too. Maybe just wire around the interlock
so the key's never locked in. I never liked those nanny features anyway.
I'll bet the Japanese in Japan aren't nannied to death like we pussies are
in the states. Been meaning to disable my clutch interlock for awhile
now...