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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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'

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: Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
 

MPMP <none@000.com> wrote in news:946247_abcfa3dfc4497e3fb39e087918b7daa0
@autoboardz.com:

> I cleaned the ignition with the brake cleaner and used the LockEase.




This has nothing to do with the ignition switch. It has to do with the
shift lock switch in the center console.


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Re: Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
 

MPMP <none@000.com> wrote in news:946247_abcfa3dfc4497e3fb39e087918b7daa0
@autoboardz.com:

> I cleaned the ignition with the brake cleaner and used the LockEase.




This has nothing to do with the ignition switch. It has to do with the
shift lock switch in the center console.


--
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Re: Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
 

MPMP <none@000.com> wrote in news:946247_abcfa3dfc4497e3fb39e087918b7daa0
@autoboardz.com:

> I cleaned the ignition with the brake cleaner and used the LockEase.




This has nothing to do with the ignition switch. It has to do with the
shift lock switch in the center console.


--
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Re: Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
 

MPMP <none@000.com> wrote in news:946247_abcfa3dfc4497e3fb39e087918b7daa0
@autoboardz.com:

> I cleaned the ignition with the brake cleaner and used the LockEase.




This has nothing to do with the ignition switch. It has to do with the
shift lock switch in the center console.


--
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The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/