Pontiac Repair: 1998 grand am gt, steering column lock, solonoid

Question
when finished driving and turning off car the key will not release from the cylinder, turns car off but will only make it to the last turn...it will come out after some time but you have to wait.  its not in the trans so now i am lost, any help please....thanks

Answer
Hi
Here is a list of items to check


Key Cannot be Removed in the OFF Position
Inspect the steering column lock system for the following conditions:

  •  A damaged ignition switch assembly  

  •  A bent or twisted ignition key  

  •  A damaged lock cylinder assembly  

  •  An improper park lock cable adjustment  

  •  An improper shift control cable adjustment  

  •  A damaged electric park lock solenoid.
I would suspect the Park lock solonoid OR the transmission shifter assembly. The BTSI fuse feeds the   shift lock switch in the shifter and the circuit opens in park, thus releasing the key.
I would suspect the shifter or the wiring.
Hope this helps.
Good luck
Pawl