Eric
Thanks a lot. I think your guess is closest to the problem I am having
. I will try your suggestion and let you know how things go. Once again
thanks a lot to drop a line.

There's a shift position switch assembly located in the housing for the gear
shift selector (just under the plastic cover in the center console).  It's
my guess that this switch is sticking in cold weather.  You might be able to
free it up by cleaning and lubricating it.  Try contact cleaner followed by
a silicone grease or silicone spray lubricant.  Conversely, if the switch
can't be lubricated, then it might need to be replaced.

Eric

Hello

I have recently observed a weird behavior my car does and is happening
only in Cold when the temperature is below 20F or so... Problem occurs
only when (I have to run short errands) My 1990 Honda Civic car is not
fully warm enough.
 In this condition, when the car is not fully warm / or engine has not
been running for v.long time when put the CAR in Park mode, my Key from
the ignition does not come out.  Earlier I thought this was stuck due
to freeze and there for I purchased several liquid sprays that would
help de -freeze the key, so that it comes off easily from ignition.
But apparently I was wrong here because Key still never came off, with
Car in Park mode.
  Closer observation showed me that actually When car was brought in
Park mode the Par Light on the display never turned ON. After waiting
inside the parked Car for roughly 25min or so when Car was fully warm
enough I saw Park light turn ON and immediately Car keys from ignition
released and came off.

  Does any one know what actually is happening and what possible
symptoms my car is exhibiting

Thanks
Foz_m