My key has been intermittently getting stuck in the ignition. A quick disconnect of the battery allows me to turn it all the way off and take the key out. I have researched the problem on google first and came across
http://groups.google.ca/group/rec.au...541bd678be242c

but slamming the shift up does not fix the problem. I then proceeded to open up the haynes repair manual and on 12-23 there is a wiring diagram for the Shift lock solenoid, key interlock solenoid, and Shift lock circuit. I thought it might have something to do with either the key interlock switch or the gear select switch. I then did a google search on honda del sol gear select switch and got back "Neutral Safety Switch." It is 65 bucks and I am not sure that is the problem. Can anyone help?

 

I have the same exact issue and it's driving me crazy! I hope someone finds a solution to this!

I will try slamming it into park and hope that will work...

 

moving the auto shifter usually fixes the problem, never heard of one being so stubborn it would be a problem.

 

Yes, that worked. I violently wiggled the shifter back and forth in Park, and that released the key