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abrahamseven · 12-23-2019, 11:39 AM

I have a 2015 LS Camaro and the ignition key won’t come out. Took it in. To change oil. And had the Chevy dealer service department look at at it. They told me it was not the ignition switch but on the shift quadrant where your lever is, inside is a sensor that is defective. This sensor makes. sure the transmission is in neutral so the key can come out. Anybody have this problem. They want a 100 to 150 bucks to fix it since I am cheap and rather spend my money on accessories and add Ons for my Camaro, I will attempt to fix it myself. Now my question is , anybody on this forum have the same problem? And if you did what did You do ? I need a little insight here or a utube video. Thanks

kingofthelv · 12-23-2019, 11:43 AM

they will have to switch it out and get you some new keys. i had that issue years back while i was still under warranty. they fixed it all

abrahamseven · 12-23-2019, 11:52 AM

I was told it is not the key or lgnition switch.

Steven

ariZona28 · 12-23-2019, 12:31 PM

Had exactly same problem on my '15 LS. Google: 2015 Camaro ignition switch key stuck. There is a 6:54 video from Mr Musclecar describing how to disconnect the lead that sends signal from shifter position to the ignition switch. Sort of an electric version of back drive linkage. I did this 3 years ago, no problems associated. Just make sure that when you're driving nobody reaches over, turns off ignition and pulls key thereby locking your steering wheel while in motion.

Greenhornet2 · 12-23-2019, 12:40 PM

Yea it has nothing to do with the key itself. In the above post looks like it will work, it is a bypass of this safety.

kingofthelv · 12-23-2019, 01:02 PM

they changed mine out and i haven’t had any issues with it since

Greenhornet2 · 12-23-2019, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kingofthelv

they changed mine out and i haven’t had any issues with it since

There can be different problems with keys and the ignition. You likely had a problem with your ignition cylinder if they changed out your keys. The OP does not have a problem with the cylinder, the problem is with the shift interlock solenoid mechanism for him. nothing to do with the key, or cylinder itself.

xstuntman · 12-23-2019, 02:24 PM

Disconnecting the solenoid sounds like a great idea.
When my battery died the key was stuck in the on position too.
Could have been bad had it been in a less than stellar location to break down without the ability to lock up the car.

redcoats1976 · 12-23-2019, 02:25 PM

had this problem fixed with a new shifter under warranty.when it happened again last year i unplugged a wire inside the steering column and fixed it myself because the car was no longer under warranty and i wasnt spending that kind of money every year.

CamaroBarb · 12-23-2019, 03:32 PM

Unplug it for sure, it will just fail again if you replace the shifter.

redcoats1976 · 12-23-2019, 07:15 PM

search this site,theres a video showing how to do it.the hardest part is getting the plastic collar around the steering wheel off and on.30 minute job...

12-23-2019, 11:39 AM	#1
abrahamseven Drives: 2015 LS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fruitland Id. Posts: 40 View My Garage	Ignition key issue I have a 2015 LS Camaro and the ignition key won’t come out. Took it in. To change oil. And had the Chevy dealer service department look at at it. They told me it was not the ignition switch but on the shift quadrant where your lever is, inside is a sensor that is defective. This sensor makes. sure the transmission is in neutral so the key can come out. Anybody have this problem. They want a 100 to 150 bucks to fix it since I am cheap and rather spend my money on accessories and add Ons for my Camaro, I will attempt to fix it myself. Now my question is , anybody on this forum have the same problem? And if you did what did You do ? I need a little insight here or a utube video. Thanks

12-23-2019, 12:31 PM	#4
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,766	Had exactly same problem on my '15 LS. Google: 2015 Camaro ignition switch key stuck. There is a 6:54 video from Mr Musclecar describing how to disconnect the lead that sends signal from shifter position to the ignition switch. Sort of an electric version of back drive linkage. I did this 3 years ago, no problems associated. Just make sure that when you're driving nobody reaches over, turns off ignition and pulls key thereby locking your steering wheel while in motion. Attached Images

12-23-2019, 12:40 PM	#5
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	Yea it has nothing to do with the key itself. In the above post looks like it will work, it is a bypass of this safety. __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

12-23-2019, 02:24 PM	#8
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,351	Disconnecting the solenoid sounds like a great idea. When my battery died the key was stuck in the on position too. Could have been bad had it been in a less than stellar location to break down without the ability to lock up the car. __________________ '18 SS wheels, colored matched Heritage grille, actual driving lights, ZL1 strut tower brace, GM Performance billet aluminum fuel door, victory red rotors and calipers, 1/4 window American flags, splash guards, AEM dry panel air filter, Hot Wheels steering wheel and seat covers, Hot Wheels exterior emblems.

12-23-2019, 11:43 AM	#2
kingofthelv Drives: 2014 1SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: louisiana Posts: 122 View My Garage	they will have to switch it out and get you some new keys. i had that issue years back while i was still under warranty. they fixed it all

12-23-2019, 11:52 AM	#3
abrahamseven Drives: 2015 LS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fruitland Id. Posts: 40 View My Garage	I was told it is not the key or lgnition switch. Steven

12-23-2019, 01:02 PM	#6
kingofthelv Drives: 2014 1SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: louisiana Posts: 122 View My Garage	they changed mine out and i haven’t had any issues with it since

12-23-2019, 02:25 PM	#9
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 5,023	had this problem fixed with a new shifter under warranty.when it happened again last year i unplugged a wire inside the steering column and fixed it myself because the car was no longer under warranty and i wasnt spending that kind of money every year.

12-23-2019, 03:32 PM	#10
CamaroBarb Banned Drives: cheby Camaro Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: usa Posts: 575	Unplug it for sure, it will just fail again if you replace the shifter.

12-23-2019, 07:15 PM	#11
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 5,023	search this site,theres a video showing how to do it.the hardest part is getting the plastic collar around the steering wheel off and on.30 minute job...