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Shifter Stuck ,key wont come out !!HELP

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Old 12-28-15, 09:16 PM
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can the engine at least be shut off? or is the car still running???
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ok watched the whole vid, go undo you negative battery terminal and it should release the key.
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Didn't have to remove the negative cable, the battery died and the net came out afterwards.
Any suggestions as to what's causing this issue?????
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Originally Posted by STREETGS
Didn't have to remove the negative cable, the battery died and the net came out afterwards.
Any suggestions as to what's causing this issue?????
Check a fuse that say cigarette, fuse 15 Am on the drivers side kick panel. Also, I read here a old thread that talking about the shifter have a small computer and that computer is very close to the shifter area. Maybe that small computer go bad.
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Call your local lexus dealer and ask about if the shifter system have a computer? Good luck.
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Call your loal lealer in you area and ask if the shifter system have computer? Good luck.
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A quick search...

Computer sub-assy, shift lock control 85903-30020 replacement




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Originally Posted by FrankT
FrankT,
Thanks bro. This is what I talking about.
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There is a lil cover to the left of the shifter u can open and insert a key of some sort, push in and the lever should move.
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Originally Posted by FrankT
thanks soo much i hope this works i will keep u guys updated
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Ok guys after searching a lot I found this import junk yard
And they have very affordable prices and even ship any part
They sold me the Whole Shifter assembly for only$45 and with warranty !!!! I will install tonight and hopefully this fixes my problem



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Originally Posted by Mcon
Check a fuse that say cigarette, fuse 15 Am on the drivers side kick panel. Also, I read here a old thread that talking about the shifter have a small computer and that computer is very close to the shifter area. Maybe that small computer go bad.
My fuse popped and wouldnt go to park. found the fuse problem fixed
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Originally Posted by OOO_ROB
My fuse popped and wouldnt go to park. found the fuse problem fixed
ROB,

Happy that you found your problem.
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Originally Posted by STREETGS
Ok guys after searching a lot I found this import junk yard
And they have very affordable prices and even ship any part
They sold me the Whole Shifter assembly for only$45 and with warranty !!!! I will install tonight and hopefully this fixes my problem



I bought a few part from this guys. Very good prices and warranty.


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