# 2010 Honda CRV - Key release sensor?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-crv-key-release-sensor/147742>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [August 29, 2019, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-crv-key-release-sensor/147742 "2019-08-29T15:17:34Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Sean\_Smith\_2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9adbd/32.png) [@Sean\_Smith\_2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sean_Smith_2)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2019, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-crv-key-release-sensor/147742/1 "2019-08-29T15:17:34Z")

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Hi - was hoping to get some thoughts on an issue I’m having with being unable to remove the key from the ignition of a 2010 Honda CRV (while in park). Generally the problem resolves if I wiggle the shifter or shift to reverse and back into park, so I think the issue is the sensor/switch in the shifter assembly that tells the ignition lock to release the key when the car is put in park. Does anyone know what that sensor/switch is called? Been looking around for a while but I’m not sure if it’s part of the shift interlock solenoid, the neutral safety switch, or some other creature. Thanks for any help!

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**Author:** ![melott](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/melott/32/10827_2.png) [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2019, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-crv-key-release-sensor/147742/2 "2019-08-29T15:21:33Z")

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I believe your owner’s manual will contain instructions for how to release the key  
in this situation. Mine did (2011).

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**Author:** ![Sean\_Smith\_2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9adbd/32.png) [@Sean\_Smith\_2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sean_Smith_2)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2019, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-crv-key-release-sensor/147742/3 "2019-08-29T15:23:40Z")

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Thanks. I should have specified - I’m looking to replace the broken switch/sensor (if that’s the issue), so I’m really trying to figure out what part to buy.