Key will not remove from ignition immediately after turning off

[Marshall Clay Montgomery]

Just got my truck back from the body shop after a deer collision and when I go to turn off the truck the key will not remove from the ignition immediately tried a couple minutes later and it removes turn the back on turn off stuck in ignition again for a couple minutes I assume this has to do with the disconnecting the battery when they did the body work please help

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[Msfitoy]

Never heard of a battery reset key capture mechanism...something's wrong with your ignition switch...

 

[IdahoRanger]

I believe this is a first time problem for this forum. Maybe somebody like @airline tech has a thought on this.

 

[airline tech]

I would hook up scan tool and see if any codes. It may have a code in memory (BCM)
and or (PATS).
Basically, the truck is not receiving communication that the Ignition is Off and in Park.
It will most likely be coded - Ignition Key Removal (Inhibit) - Circuit

If after a code reset, the code returns then dig deeper, as it is possibility related to wire damage from accident.

Things to try.

1. Scan for Codes
2. Pull and Inspect (BCM-Fuse #18) this is a 3-Legged Fuse (Fuse box by left knee)
3. Rock Gear Selector - (In Park) - Note if helps, (Shift Cable -Adjustment)
4. Rock Ignition Lock Cylinder - Note if helps.
5. Try a second key - Note if helps
6. Reprogram all keys.

 

[KJRR]

Good call on #3 AT, I'd try that first.
I've had a couple cars that wouldn't release the key at times until you moved the gearshift out of park and back in. Had panicked calls from kids on that one.
Keep foot on brake, move selector to park, turn off vehicle, remove key, take foot off brake.

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