stuck in park, key won't turn to turn off engine

[dirtynails]

83 K5, 700 r4 It stated normally today and shifter would move out of "park", the key wouldn't move to turn off engine. I got it turned off by closing the choke. Later everything just freed up on its on own and it all seems good. What should I be thinking about this?

 

[tRustyK5]

I'd be thinking you're gonna have to go through the mechanical bits of your column...

How worn is the key itself?

 

[dirtynails]

The key is not too bad. Yeah, I think you are right, I gotta look at what's going on in the column. The ignition switch was replaced only 268,000 miles ago.

 

[88sub4x4]

I would be checking the rod that runs down to the ignition switch. Is it a tilt column?

 

[dirtynails]

I would be checking the rod that runs down to the ignition switch. Is it a tilt column?

 

[dirtynails]

Not a tilt column.

 

[88sub4x4]

well that's good. Less to deal with. Most likely the rod going to the ignition switch is bent or hung up.