Q: on 2005 pt cruiser the ignition key wont release to shut off car, does the transmission haave any thing to do with that happening?

asked by on June 21, 2017

the ignition will not release the key, when trying to shut the car off, could that have any thing to do with the ignition pin not working and how will I know? HELP ME thanks

My car has 71000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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