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1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda
Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong bong noise won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This doesn’t always happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get completely stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. -- Posted at author's request, using http://www.AutoBoardz.com interface Articles individually verified to usenet standards. Visit URL to contact author/report abuse Thread archive: http://www.AutoBoardz.com/1991-key-i...ict199357.html |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of theignition
MPMP wrote: > > I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda > Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left > to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is > stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong bong noise > won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on > the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the > key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This doesn’t always > happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get completely > stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > > -- > Posted at author's request, using http://www.AutoBoardz.com interface > Articles individually verified to usenet standards. Visit URL to contact author/report abuse > Thread archive: http://www.AutoBoardz.com/1991-key-i...ict199357.html WD-40 is not the stuff to use. If lubrication is going to help, use a silicon based spray and soak the crap out of it. JT |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of theignition
MPMP wrote: > > I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda > Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left > to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is > stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong bong noise > won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on > the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the > key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This doesn’t always > happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get completely > stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > > -- > Posted at author's request, using http://www.AutoBoardz.com interface > Articles individually verified to usenet standards. Visit URL to contact author/report abuse > Thread archive: http://www.AutoBoardz.com/1991-key-i...ict199357.html WD-40 is not the stuff to use. If lubrication is going to help, use a silicon based spray and soak the crap out of it. JT |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of theignition
MPMP wrote: > > I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda > Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left > to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is > stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong bong noise > won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on > the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the > key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This doesn’t always > happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get completely > stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > > -- > Posted at author's request, using http://www.AutoBoardz.com interface > Articles individually verified to usenet standards. Visit URL to contact author/report abuse > Thread archive: http://www.AutoBoardz.com/1991-key-i...ict199357.html WD-40 is not the stuff to use. If lubrication is going to help, use a silicon based spray and soak the crap out of it. JT |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of theignition
MPMP wrote: > > I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda > Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left > to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is > stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong bong noise > won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on > the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the > key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This doesn’t always > happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get completely > stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > > -- > Posted at author's request, using http://www.AutoBoardz.com interface > Articles individually verified to usenet standards. Visit URL to contact author/report abuse > Thread archive: http://www.AutoBoardz.com/1991-key-i...ict199357.html WD-40 is not the stuff to use. If lubrication is going to help, use a silicon based spray and soak the crap out of it. JT |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
MPMP wrote:
> I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda > Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left > to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is > stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong bong noise > won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on > the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the > key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This doesn’t always > happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get completely > stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > ================================= A locksmith would hose it with GRAPHITE. The best I've seen is called LockEase and it's hard to find. Small blue aerosol can with a long attachable nozzle. Do all five locks on your Civic while you're at it. On a '91 you are way overdue. You'll have to wipe your keys with a tissue after you 'massage' the stuff in with the key. You won't know it's the same vehicle. 'Curly' |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
MPMP wrote:
> I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda > Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left > to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is > stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong bong noise > won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on > the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the > key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This doesn’t always > happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get completely > stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > ================================= A locksmith would hose it with GRAPHITE. The best I've seen is called LockEase and it's hard to find. Small blue aerosol can with a long attachable nozzle. Do all five locks on your Civic while you're at it. On a '91 you are way overdue. You'll have to wipe your keys with a tissue after you 'massage' the stuff in with the key. You won't know it's the same vehicle. 'Curly' |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
MPMP wrote:
> I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda > Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left > to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is > stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong bong noise > won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on > the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the > key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This doesn’t always > happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get completely > stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > ================================= A locksmith would hose it with GRAPHITE. The best I've seen is called LockEase and it's hard to find. Small blue aerosol can with a long attachable nozzle. Do all five locks on your Civic while you're at it. On a '91 you are way overdue. You'll have to wipe your keys with a tissue after you 'massage' the stuff in with the key. You won't know it's the same vehicle. 'Curly' |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
MPMP wrote:
> I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda > Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left > to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is > stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong bong noise > won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on > the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the > key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This doesn’t always > happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get completely > stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > ================================= A locksmith would hose it with GRAPHITE. The best I've seen is called LockEase and it's hard to find. Small blue aerosol can with a long attachable nozzle. Do all five locks on your Civic while you're at it. On a '91 you are way overdue. You'll have to wipe your keys with a tissue after you 'massage' the stuff in with the key. You won't know it's the same vehicle. 'Curly' |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
In Canada, Lock Ease is very easy to find.
"motsco_" <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in message 12n74h85re2v0ec@corp.supernews.com... > MPMP wrote: >> I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda >> Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left >> to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is >> stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong bong noise >> won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on >> the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the >> key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This doesn’t always >> happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get completely >> stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. >> > ================================= > A locksmith would hose it with GRAPHITE. The best I've seen is called > LockEase and it's hard to find. Small blue aerosol can with a long > attachable nozzle. Do all five locks on your Civic while you're at it. On > a '91 you are way overdue. > > You'll have to wipe your keys with a tissue after you 'massage' the stuff > in with the key. You won't know it's the same vehicle. > > 'Curly' |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
In Canada, Lock Ease is very easy to find.
"motsco_" <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in message 12n74h85re2v0ec@corp.supernews.com... > MPMP wrote: >> I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda >> Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left >> to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is >> stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong bong noise >> won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on >> the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the >> key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This doesn’t always >> happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get completely >> stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. >> > ================================= > A locksmith would hose it with GRAPHITE. The best I've seen is called > LockEase and it's hard to find. Small blue aerosol can with a long > attachable nozzle. Do all five locks on your Civic while you're at it. On > a '91 you are way overdue. > > You'll have to wipe your keys with a tissue after you 'massage' the stuff > in with the key. You won't know it's the same vehicle. > > 'Curly' |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
In Canada, Lock Ease is very easy to find.
"motsco_" <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in message 12n74h85re2v0ec@corp.supernews.com... > MPMP wrote: >> I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda >> Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left >> to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is >> stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong bong noise >> won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on >> the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the >> key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This doesn’t always >> happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get completely >> stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. >> > ================================= > A locksmith would hose it with GRAPHITE. The best I've seen is called > LockEase and it's hard to find. Small blue aerosol can with a long > attachable nozzle. Do all five locks on your Civic while you're at it. On > a '91 you are way overdue. > > You'll have to wipe your keys with a tissue after you 'massage' the stuff > in with the key. You won't know it's the same vehicle. > > 'Curly' |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
In Canada, Lock Ease is very easy to find.
"motsco_" <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in message 12n74h85re2v0ec@corp.supernews.com... > MPMP wrote: >> I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda >> Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left >> to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is >> stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong bong noise >> won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on >> the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the >> key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This doesn’t always >> happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get completely >> stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. >> > ================================= > A locksmith would hose it with GRAPHITE. The best I've seen is called > LockEase and it's hard to find. Small blue aerosol can with a long > attachable nozzle. Do all five locks on your Civic while you're at it. On > a '91 you are way overdue. > > You'll have to wipe your keys with a tissue after you 'massage' the stuff > in with the key. You won't know it's the same vehicle. > > 'Curly' |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
Ghislain wrote:
> In Canada, Lock Ease is very easy to find. -------------------------------- The major hardwares in Canada seem to push Jig-A-LOo (sp?) but I finally found LockEase at a real locksmith. Previous can lasted several years and many vehicles. 'Curly' |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
Ghislain wrote:
> In Canada, Lock Ease is very easy to find. -------------------------------- The major hardwares in Canada seem to push Jig-A-LOo (sp?) but I finally found LockEase at a real locksmith. Previous can lasted several years and many vehicles. 'Curly' |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
Ghislain wrote:
> In Canada, Lock Ease is very easy to find. -------------------------------- The major hardwares in Canada seem to push Jig-A-LOo (sp?) but I finally found LockEase at a real locksmith. Previous can lasted several years and many vehicles. 'Curly' |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
Ghislain wrote:
> In Canada, Lock Ease is very easy to find. -------------------------------- The major hardwares in Canada seem to push Jig-A-LOo (sp?) but I finally found LockEase at a real locksmith. Previous can lasted several years and many vehicles. 'Curly' |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote:
>I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda >Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left >to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is >stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong bong noise >won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on >the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the >key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This doesn’t always >happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get completely >stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when the key is hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at this point.) |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote:
>I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda >Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left >to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is >stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong bong noise >won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on >the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the >key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This doesn’t always >happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get completely >stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when the key is hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at this point.) |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote:
>I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda >Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left >to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is >stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong bong noise >won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on >the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the >key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This doesn’t always >happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get completely >stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when the key is hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at this point.) |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote:
>I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda >Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left >to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is >stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong bong noise >won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on >the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the >key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This doesn’t always >happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get completely >stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when the key is hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at this point.) |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
"motsco_" <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:12n74h85re2v0ec@corp.supernews.com... > A locksmith would hose it with GRAPHITE. The best I've seen is called > LockEase and it's hard to find. Small blue aerosol can with a long > attachable nozzle. Do all five locks on your Civic while you're at it. On > a '91 you are way overdue. > Here in Arizona NAPA carries LockEase. I agree - good stuff. Wash the WD-40 out of the lock with brake cleaner before spraying anything else in it, though, because the remaining WD-40 will turn gummy in a few years and then nothing will get it out. Lord knows I've tried. Mike |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
"motsco_" <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:12n74h85re2v0ec@corp.supernews.com... > A locksmith would hose it with GRAPHITE. The best I've seen is called > LockEase and it's hard to find. Small blue aerosol can with a long > attachable nozzle. Do all five locks on your Civic while you're at it. On > a '91 you are way overdue. > Here in Arizona NAPA carries LockEase. I agree - good stuff. Wash the WD-40 out of the lock with brake cleaner before spraying anything else in it, though, because the remaining WD-40 will turn gummy in a few years and then nothing will get it out. Lord knows I've tried. Mike |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
"motsco_" <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:12n74h85re2v0ec@corp.supernews.com... > A locksmith would hose it with GRAPHITE. The best I've seen is called > LockEase and it's hard to find. Small blue aerosol can with a long > attachable nozzle. Do all five locks on your Civic while you're at it. On > a '91 you are way overdue. > Here in Arizona NAPA carries LockEase. I agree - good stuff. Wash the WD-40 out of the lock with brake cleaner before spraying anything else in it, though, because the remaining WD-40 will turn gummy in a few years and then nothing will get it out. Lord knows I've tried. Mike |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
"motsco_" <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:12n74h85re2v0ec@corp.supernews.com... > A locksmith would hose it with GRAPHITE. The best I've seen is called > LockEase and it's hard to find. Small blue aerosol can with a long > attachable nozzle. Do all five locks on your Civic while you're at it. On > a '91 you are way overdue. > Here in Arizona NAPA carries LockEase. I agree - good stuff. Wash the WD-40 out of the lock with brake cleaner before spraying anything else in it, though, because the remaining WD-40 will turn gummy in a few years and then nothing will get it out. Lord knows I've tried. Mike |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
Gordon McGrew <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in
news:b0f7n2dsvun60ddb2mbhsl46nbelofdrhp@4ax.com: > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote: > >>I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda >>Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left >>to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is >>stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong bong noise >>won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on >>the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the >>key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This doesn’t always >>happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get completely >>stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > > Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when the key is > hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at this point.) > > > There ya go. That's the most common reason for key non-removal. The sift lever position switch gums up and won't operate correctly. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
Gordon McGrew <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in
news:b0f7n2dsvun60ddb2mbhsl46nbelofdrhp@4ax.com: > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote: > >>I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda >>Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left >>to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is >>stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong bong noise >>won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on >>the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the >>key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This doesn’t always >>happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get completely >>stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > > Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when the key is > hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at this point.) > > > There ya go. That's the most common reason for key non-removal. The sift lever position switch gums up and won't operate correctly. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
Gordon McGrew <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in
news:b0f7n2dsvun60ddb2mbhsl46nbelofdrhp@4ax.com: > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote: > >>I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda >>Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left >>to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is >>stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong bong noise >>won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on >>the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the >>key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This doesn’t always >>happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get completely >>stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > > Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when the key is > hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at this point.) > > > There ya go. That's the most common reason for key non-removal. The sift lever position switch gums up and won't operate correctly. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
Gordon McGrew <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in
news:b0f7n2dsvun60ddb2mbhsl46nbelofdrhp@4ax.com: > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote: > >>I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda >>Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left >>to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is >>stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong bong noise >>won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on >>the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the >>key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This doesn’t always >>happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get completely >>stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > > Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when the key is > hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at this point.) > > > There ya go. That's the most common reason for key non-removal. The sift lever position switch gums up and won't operate correctly. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
I bought it at Canadian Tire on Friday.
"motsco_" <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in message 12n7bnoeam5aeb7@corp.supernews.com... > Ghislain wrote: >> In Canada, Lock Ease is very easy to find. > > -------------------------------- > > The major hardwares in Canada seem to push Jig-A-LOo (sp?) but I finally > found LockEase at a real locksmith. Previous can lasted several years and > many vehicles. > > 'Curly' |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
I bought it at Canadian Tire on Friday.
"motsco_" <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in message 12n7bnoeam5aeb7@corp.supernews.com... > Ghislain wrote: >> In Canada, Lock Ease is very easy to find. > > -------------------------------- > > The major hardwares in Canada seem to push Jig-A-LOo (sp?) but I finally > found LockEase at a real locksmith. Previous can lasted several years and > many vehicles. > > 'Curly' |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
I bought it at Canadian Tire on Friday.
"motsco_" <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in message 12n7bnoeam5aeb7@corp.supernews.com... > Ghislain wrote: >> In Canada, Lock Ease is very easy to find. > > -------------------------------- > > The major hardwares in Canada seem to push Jig-A-LOo (sp?) but I finally > found LockEase at a real locksmith. Previous can lasted several years and > many vehicles. > > 'Curly' |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
I bought it at Canadian Tire on Friday.
"motsco_" <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in message 12n7bnoeam5aeb7@corp.supernews.com... > Ghislain wrote: >> In Canada, Lock Ease is very easy to find. > > -------------------------------- > > The major hardwares in Canada seem to push Jig-A-LOo (sp?) but I finally > found LockEase at a real locksmith. Previous can lasted several years and > many vehicles. > > 'Curly' |
Re: Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
I cleaned the ignition with the brake cleaner and used the LockEase.
The key moves much easier but still gets stuck - now 4 out of 5 times. When it is stuck, and I turn the key to the right to start the car, it will turn over. However I still can’t get it out of Park - even when I use the "Shift Lock Release" next to the automatic gear shift. It will only release from Park when I’ve managed to get the key out of the ignition and turn it on again. Sounding like the fix is getting more and more complicated. At this point, I’d at least like to sound a little smart when I talk to the Honda mechanic "Tegger" wrote > Gordon McGrew <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in > news:b0f7n2dsvun60ddb2mbhsl46nbelofdrhp@4ax.com: > > > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote: > > > >>I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 > Honda > >>Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to > the left > >>to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the > key is > >>stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong > bong noise > >>won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, > pound on > >>the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 > into the > >>key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This > doesn’t always > >>happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get > completely > >>stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > > > > Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when the > key is > > hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at this > point.) > > > > > > > > > There ya go. That's the most common reason for key > non-removal. > > The sift lever position switch gums up and won't operate > correctly. > > -- > Tegger > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ -- Posted at author's request, using http://www.AutoBoardz.com interface Articles individually verified to usenet standards. Visit URL to contact author/report abuse Thread archive: http://www.AutoBoardz.com/1991-key-i...ict199357.html |
Re: Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
I cleaned the ignition with the brake cleaner and used the LockEase.
The key moves much easier but still gets stuck - now 4 out of 5 times. When it is stuck, and I turn the key to the right to start the car, it will turn over. However I still can’t get it out of Park - even when I use the "Shift Lock Release" next to the automatic gear shift. It will only release from Park when I’ve managed to get the key out of the ignition and turn it on again. Sounding like the fix is getting more and more complicated. At this point, I’d at least like to sound a little smart when I talk to the Honda mechanic "Tegger" wrote > Gordon McGrew <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in > news:b0f7n2dsvun60ddb2mbhsl46nbelofdrhp@4ax.com: > > > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote: > > > >>I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 > Honda > >>Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to > the left > >>to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the > key is > >>stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong > bong noise > >>won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, > pound on > >>the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 > into the > >>key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This > doesn’t always > >>happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get > completely > >>stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > > > > Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when the > key is > > hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at this > point.) > > > > > > > > > There ya go. That's the most common reason for key > non-removal. > > The sift lever position switch gums up and won't operate > correctly. > > -- > Tegger > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ -- Posted at author's request, using http://www.AutoBoardz.com interface Articles individually verified to usenet standards. Visit URL to contact author/report abuse Thread archive: http://www.AutoBoardz.com/1991-key-i...ict199357.html |
Re: Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
I cleaned the ignition with the brake cleaner and used the LockEase.
The key moves much easier but still gets stuck - now 4 out of 5 times. When it is stuck, and I turn the key to the right to start the car, it will turn over. However I still can’t get it out of Park - even when I use the "Shift Lock Release" next to the automatic gear shift. It will only release from Park when I’ve managed to get the key out of the ignition and turn it on again. Sounding like the fix is getting more and more complicated. At this point, I’d at least like to sound a little smart when I talk to the Honda mechanic "Tegger" wrote > Gordon McGrew <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in > news:b0f7n2dsvun60ddb2mbhsl46nbelofdrhp@4ax.com: > > > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote: > > > >>I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 > Honda > >>Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to > the left > >>to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the > key is > >>stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong > bong noise > >>won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, > pound on > >>the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 > into the > >>key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This > doesn’t always > >>happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get > completely > >>stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > > > > Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when the > key is > > hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at this > point.) > > > > > > > > > There ya go. That's the most common reason for key > non-removal. > > The sift lever position switch gums up and won't operate > correctly. > > -- > Tegger > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ -- Posted at author's request, using http://www.AutoBoardz.com interface Articles individually verified to usenet standards. Visit URL to contact author/report abuse Thread archive: http://www.AutoBoardz.com/1991-key-i...ict199357.html |
Re: Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
I cleaned the ignition with the brake cleaner and used the LockEase.
The key moves much easier but still gets stuck - now 4 out of 5 times. When it is stuck, and I turn the key to the right to start the car, it will turn over. However I still can’t get it out of Park - even when I use the "Shift Lock Release" next to the automatic gear shift. It will only release from Park when I’ve managed to get the key out of the ignition and turn it on again. Sounding like the fix is getting more and more complicated. At this point, I’d at least like to sound a little smart when I talk to the Honda mechanic "Tegger" wrote > Gordon McGrew <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in > news:b0f7n2dsvun60ddb2mbhsl46nbelofdrhp@4ax.com: > > > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote: > > > >>I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 > Honda > >>Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to > the left > >>to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the > key is > >>stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong > bong noise > >>won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, > pound on > >>the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 > into the > >>key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This > doesn’t always > >>happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get > completely > >>stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > > > > Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when the > key is > > hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at this > point.) > > > > > > > > > There ya go. That's the most common reason for key > non-removal. > > The sift lever position switch gums up and won't operate > correctly. > > -- > Tegger > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ -- Posted at author's request, using http://www.AutoBoardz.com interface Articles individually verified to usenet standards. Visit URL to contact author/report abuse Thread archive: http://www.AutoBoardz.com/1991-key-i...ict199357.html |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
MPMP wrote:
> I cleaned the ignition with the brake cleaner and used the LockEase. > The key moves much easier but still gets stuck - now 4 out of 5 times. > When it is stuck, and I turn the key to the right to start the car, > it will turn over. However I still can’t get it out of Park - even > when I use the "Shift Lock Release" next to the automatic gear > shift. It will only release from Park when I’ve managed to get the > key out of the ignition and turn it on again. Sounding like the fix > is getting more and more complicated. At this point, I’d at least like > to sound a little smart when I talk to the Honda mechanic. > > "Tegger" wrote: > > Gordon McGrew <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in > > news:b0f7n2dsvun60ddb2mbhsl46nbelofdrhp@4ax.com: > > > > > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote: > > > > > >>I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 > > Honda > > >>Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to > > the left > > >>to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the > > key is > > >>stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong > > bong noise > > >>won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, > > pound on > > >>the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 > > into the > > >>key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This > > doesn’t always > > >>happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get > > completely > > >>stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > > > > > > Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when the > > key is > > > hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at this > > point.) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > There ya go. That's the most common reason for key > > non-removal. > > > > The sift lever position switch gums up and won't operate > > correctly. > > > > -- > > Tegger > > > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ ==================================== Look at the TSB about the shift linkage adjustment for the Civic: http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/civic/x97-009e.pdf Yours may need adjustment like my CR-V did. It didn't keep the key, but gave other problems. 'Curly' |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
MPMP wrote:
> I cleaned the ignition with the brake cleaner and used the LockEase. > The key moves much easier but still gets stuck - now 4 out of 5 times. > When it is stuck, and I turn the key to the right to start the car, > it will turn over. However I still can’t get it out of Park - even > when I use the "Shift Lock Release" next to the automatic gear > shift. It will only release from Park when I’ve managed to get the > key out of the ignition and turn it on again. Sounding like the fix > is getting more and more complicated. At this point, I’d at least like > to sound a little smart when I talk to the Honda mechanic. > > "Tegger" wrote: > > Gordon McGrew <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in > > news:b0f7n2dsvun60ddb2mbhsl46nbelofdrhp@4ax.com: > > > > > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote: > > > > > >>I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 > > Honda > > >>Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to > > the left > > >>to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the > > key is > > >>stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong > > bong noise > > >>won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, > > pound on > > >>the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 > > into the > > >>key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This > > doesn’t always > > >>happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get > > completely > > >>stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > > > > > > Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when the > > key is > > > hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at this > > point.) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > There ya go. That's the most common reason for key > > non-removal. > > > > The sift lever position switch gums up and won't operate > > correctly. > > > > -- > > Tegger > > > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ ==================================== Look at the TSB about the shift linkage adjustment for the Civic: http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/civic/x97-009e.pdf Yours may need adjustment like my CR-V did. It didn't keep the key, but gave other problems. 'Curly' |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
MPMP wrote:
> I cleaned the ignition with the brake cleaner and used the LockEase. > The key moves much easier but still gets stuck - now 4 out of 5 times. > When it is stuck, and I turn the key to the right to start the car, > it will turn over. However I still can’t get it out of Park - even > when I use the "Shift Lock Release" next to the automatic gear > shift. It will only release from Park when I’ve managed to get the > key out of the ignition and turn it on again. Sounding like the fix > is getting more and more complicated. At this point, I’d at least like > to sound a little smart when I talk to the Honda mechanic. > > "Tegger" wrote: > > Gordon McGrew <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in > > news:b0f7n2dsvun60ddb2mbhsl46nbelofdrhp@4ax.com: > > > > > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote: > > > > > >>I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 > > Honda > > >>Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to > > the left > > >>to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the > > key is > > >>stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong > > bong noise > > >>won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, > > pound on > > >>the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 > > into the > > >>key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This > > doesn’t always > > >>happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get > > completely > > >>stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > > > > > > Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when the > > key is > > > hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at this > > point.) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > There ya go. That's the most common reason for key > > non-removal. > > > > The sift lever position switch gums up and won't operate > > correctly. > > > > -- > > Tegger > > > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ ==================================== Look at the TSB about the shift linkage adjustment for the Civic: http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/civic/x97-009e.pdf Yours may need adjustment like my CR-V did. It didn't keep the key, but gave other problems. 'Curly' |
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