Key release button... October 21, 2005, 09:51:41 PM So I was getting a flat fixed at Pep Boys the other day, and when they called me to tell me that it was ready to pick up they told me that there was a small problem. I was like oh great what did they mess up? I asked the guy what was wrong and he said that several technicians had tried to get the key out but couldn't. I just laughed and was like there's a little white button under the steering column just push it and turn the key back. He kinda laughed and said ok. Anyone else have this problem?? Quote Selected
Key release button... Reply #1 – October 21, 2005, 10:25:22 PM It is a totally STUPID design.... I've tied mine to the bracket inside the column with a couple of zip ties.. Now it stays depressed. Quote Selected
Key release button... Reply #2 – October 21, 2005, 11:33:26 PM Well if it prevents what I could do with my '89 Taurus, then I dont mind it at all. At any speed, any time, I could pull the key out. If I didn't turn the key to the exact off position, I could start the car with out the key just by turning the tumbler. Quote Selected
Key release button... Reply #3 – October 22, 2005, 08:22:23 AM Quote from: bdulyWell if it prevents what I could do with my '89 Taurus, then I dont mind it at all. At any speed, any time, I could pull the key out. If I didn't turn the key to the exact off position, I could start the car with out the key just by turning the tumbler.It doesn't... Just keeps you from removing the key till you depress the button and turn the tumbler to the lock position. Being able to remove the key with ingition on is because of a badly worn lock assly. Some key cuts are pr0ne to this problem, especially if they are like a set of stairs(low in front, high at the rear[head] of the key). My Lightning key will pull out in any position, but otherwise it works fine. Quote Selected
Key release button... Reply #4 – October 22, 2005, 08:58:48 AM Hah, that button is a pain. It really threw me for a loop when I first got my car. I spent a good five minutes or so trying to figure how to get the key out. But now I'm used to it and I reach for the button even if I'm not in the cougar. I find I talk to myself saying "where's the button? Oh wait, this isn't the cougar you moron." Quote Selected
Key release button... Reply #5 – October 22, 2005, 09:28:11 AM Quotea little white button under the steering columnWhat white button? Is that a US-only thing, cause I don't have one. Quote Selected
Key release button... Reply #6 – October 22, 2005, 10:25:14 AM Quote from: TurboCoupe50It doesn't... Just keeps you from removing the key till you depress the button and turn the tumbler to the lock position. Being able to remove the key with ingition on is because of a badly worn lock assly. Some key cuts are pr0ne to this problem, especially if they are like a set of stairs(low in front, high at the rear[head] of the key). My Lightning key will pull out in any position, but otherwise it works fine.my TC is also this way with the new locks that I got from bob5326 wonder if he had that problem oh well kinda handy sometimes. Quote Selected
Key release button... Reply #7 – October 22, 2005, 10:34:57 AM Quote from: MasterBlasterWhat white button? Is that a US-only thing, cause I don't have one.It's only on the floor shift cars , don't know if ya got a floor shift or not.:D Quote Selected
Key release button... Reply #8 – October 22, 2005, 10:38:13 AM Why in the world would they put in on floor shift cars but not column shift? That makes no sense at all to me. Of course, I don't really see much of a need for it anyway. Quote Selected
Key release button... Reply #9 – October 22, 2005, 10:43:15 AM they put it on to keep you from being able to lock the steering column while the car is moving. a column shift car has a different way to keep that from happening as for the floor shift/manual cars there is nothing in the column to keep it from being able to lock except for the little white button. Quote Selected
Key release button... Reply #10 – October 22, 2005, 03:08:15 PM I agree dumbass design. It is somehow supposed to "remind" you to put it in park before removing the key. It was a cheap way out rather than designing linkage for the floor shift cars. They had to have something mainly to satisfy government rules about key/park interlock. I got rid of mine by doing basically what is stated here: http://www.mustangcentral.net/tech/column.htmlJust break off the button remove the spring and pull the "J" rod out.No need to remove column BTW Quote Selected
Key release button... Reply #11 – October 22, 2005, 03:24:42 PM Its second nature now, i dont even think about it when i get out of my TCMy red bird, since i converted it to floor shift, i had to lock the linkage in nuetral or park (cant remember)so i could get my key out Quote Selected
Key release button... Reply #12 – October 22, 2005, 04:10:24 PM Quote from: Tbird232ciIts second nature now, i dont even think about it when i get out of my TC:laughing: me too I try to push it in the other cars I drive and feel stupid when I dont find it Quote Selected
Key release button... Reply #13 – October 22, 2005, 04:41:20 PM Quote from: 88turbo me too I try to push it in the other cars I drive and feel stupid when I dont find itYay! I'm not the only one looking for the button on other cars!:cheers: Quote Selected
Key release button... Reply #14 – October 22, 2005, 04:51:57 PM Like 88turbo said if for some reason you switch the ignition off while moving you won't go to column lock. Panic mode engine stuck at WOT or on fire perhaps.My manual shift '78 Pinto had one. Quote Selected
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