# Electric signal from AT is weak that key from ignition is hard to remove at times? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [March 15, 2019, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-signal-from-at-is-weak-that-key-from-ignition-is-hard-to-remove-at-times/136539 "2019-03-15T19:58:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![sciconf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/919ad9/32.png) [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2019, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-signal-from-at-is-weak-that-key-from-ignition-is-hard-to-remove-at-times/136539/1 "2019-03-15T19:58:07Z")
1990 Acura Integra Car doesn’t know or takes time to know that the tranny is in Park and engine is off - until then it does not let the key to be removed despite the engine is turned off! What kind of fix - it was poorly maintained car ---
**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:** [March 15, 2019, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-signal-from-at-is-weak-that-key-from-ignition-is-hard-to-remove-at-times/136539/2 "2019-03-15T20:01:16Z")
Rock the steering wheel a little to the right and remove the key.The steering wheel will be in the lock position but you have a little play there. ---
**Author:** ![sciconf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/919ad9/32.png) [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2019, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-signal-from-at-is-weak-that-key-from-ignition-is-hard-to-remove-at-times/136539/3 "2019-03-15T20:51:09Z")
> [@COROLLAGUY1](#): > > Rock the steering wheel a little to the right and remove the key.The steering wheel will be in the lock position but you have a little play there. Are you saying it is not a tranny issue at all? ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-signal-from-at-is-weak-that-key-from-ignition-is-hard-to-remove-at-times/136539/4 "2019-03-15T21:11:28Z")
The lock cylinder part of the ignition switch is worn out. ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/2X/c/c26477b72e86fab7f485ce4d4d4162e5baf19e7c.jpeg) > **[Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Ignition Lock Cylinder | YourMechanic Advice](https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-ignition-lock-cylinder)** > > The ignition lock cylinder is the cylindrical tumbler and key that is used to power on and start the vehicle. While many newer vehicles are now being manufactured with push button and keyless power and starting systems,... Tester ---
**Author:** ![sciconf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/919ad9/32.png) [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2019, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-signal-from-at-is-weak-that-key-from-ignition-is-hard-to-remove-at-times/136539/5 "2019-03-21T19:27:19Z")
@Tester and others For older cars, I deliberately go to the dealership with the VIN and have a brand new key cut from the VIN itself. This is to avoid lock cylinders getting worn badly. On my 1999 car with 135k miles, one old key was thrown out - the 2nd key now stopped working properly when I try to open the door - but the freshly cut key works fine! ---
**Author:** ![sciconf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/919ad9/32.png) [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2019, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-signal-from-at-is-weak-that-key-from-ignition-is-hard-to-remove-at-times/136539/6 "2019-04-02T21:43:09Z")
> [@COROLLAGUY1](#): > > Rock the steering wheel a little to the right and remove the key.The steering wheel will be in the lock position but you have a little play there. Though I am using a fresh cut key, I ran into the same issue. I pushed the assembly a bit and key came out easily. Mechanic said there is no bolt at the bottom - apparently it supposed to be there. Is there a fix other than changing the lock?