# 2003 Impala Key gets stuck in ignition? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** chevrolet, impala\ **Created:** [June 25, 2018, 9:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-impala-key-gets-stuck-in-ignition/119788 "2018-06-25T09:51:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![pjm333](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8491ac/32.png) [@pjm333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pjm333)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2018, 9:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-impala-key-gets-stuck-in-ignition/119788/1 "2018-06-25T09:51:43Z")
2003 Chevy Impala key gets stuck in ignition. Had it fixed initially because the key would come out but it would drain the battery. First mechanic replaced ignition cylinder and it got worse, now the key would stick in ignition and took a while to get out. Had it fixed again this past Friday drove it home all excited and when I turned the car off the key stuck in ignition. Going to call mechanic but looking for ideas on what is wrong ? Saw this video and it makes sense ? ---
**Author:** ![COROLLAGUY1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/corollaguy1/32/7575_2.png) [@COROLLAGUY1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COROLLAGUY1)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2018, 10:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-impala-key-gets-stuck-in-ignition/119788/2 "2018-06-25T10:38:51Z")
The guy in the video didn’t say how he reconnected the wire. Solder? ---
**Author:** ![pjm333](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8491ac/32.png) [@pjm333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pjm333)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2018, 10:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-impala-key-gets-stuck-in-ignition/119788/3 "2018-06-25T10:41:00Z")
He only replaced the ignition, never touched the wires…Thanks ! ---
**Author:** ![Larry-M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8e7dd6/32.png) [@Larry-M](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry-M)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-impala-key-gets-stuck-in-ignition/119788/4 "2018-06-26T01:09:07Z")
Apparently a common problem with this vehicle. Here’s a quote: 2008 Chevrolet Impala 60,000 mi, randy78 Wires broke on side of shifter. This part will fix it. GM #13583923 or acdelco #pt3923 around 20 bucks. It has 6 wires on it but all you have to do is cut 2 wires off that you dont need. It took me about an hour to fix this. > **[key stuck in ignition : Chevrolet Impala Electrical and Lights](https://repairpal.com/key-stuck-in-ignition-358)** > > Chevrolet Impala key stuck in ignition - 9 reports. Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it. ---
**Author:** ![pjm333](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8491ac/32.png) [@pjm333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pjm333)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 6:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-impala-key-gets-stuck-in-ignition/119788/5 "2018-06-26T06:16:14Z")
Thanks you , thank you !