1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
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Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:25:39 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> 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.
Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on when the
shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not lit,
you need a console switch which is located about two feet from the
part you are working on..
>
>"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/
>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.
Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on when the
shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not lit,
you need a console switch which is located about two feet from the
part you are working on..
>
>"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/
#47
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Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:25:39 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> 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.
Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on when the
shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not lit,
you need a console switch which is located about two feet from the
part you are working on..
>
>"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/
>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.
Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on when the
shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not lit,
you need a console switch which is located about two feet from the
part you are working on..
>
>"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/
#48
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Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:25:39 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> 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.
Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on when the
shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not lit,
you need a console switch which is located about two feet from the
part you are working on..
>
>"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/
>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.
Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on when the
shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not lit,
you need a console switch which is located about two feet from the
part you are working on..
>
>"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/
#49
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Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:25:39 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> 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.
Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on when the
shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not lit,
you need a console switch which is located about two feet from the
part you are working on..
>
>"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/
>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.
Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on when the
shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not lit,
you need a console switch which is located about two feet from the
part you are working on..
>
>"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/
#50
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Re: Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
The "P" light is off. I’m going to the Honda dealer tomorrow.
Thanks to all for the help !
"Gordon McGrew" wrote
> On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:25:39 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> 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.
>
> Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on
> when the
> shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not
> lit,
> you need a console switch which is located about two feet from
> the
> part you are working on..
>
> >
> >"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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Thanks to all for the help !
"Gordon McGrew" wrote
> On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:25:39 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> 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.
>
> Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on
> when the
> shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not
> lit,
> you need a console switch which is located about two feet from
> the
> part you are working on..
>
> >
> >"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
The "P" light is off. I’m going to the Honda dealer tomorrow.
Thanks to all for the help !
"Gordon McGrew" wrote
> On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:25:39 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> 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.
>
> Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on
> when the
> shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not
> lit,
> you need a console switch which is located about two feet from
> the
> part you are working on..
>
> >
> >"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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Thanks to all for the help !
"Gordon McGrew" wrote
> On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:25:39 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> 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.
>
> Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on
> when the
> shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not
> lit,
> you need a console switch which is located about two feet from
> the
> part you are working on..
>
> >
> >"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
The "P" light is off. I’m going to the Honda dealer tomorrow.
Thanks to all for the help !
"Gordon McGrew" wrote
> On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:25:39 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> 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.
>
> Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on
> when the
> shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not
> lit,
> you need a console switch which is located about two feet from
> the
> part you are working on..
>
> >
> >"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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Thanks to all for the help !
"Gordon McGrew" wrote
> On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:25:39 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> 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.
>
> Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on
> when the
> shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not
> lit,
> you need a console switch which is located about two feet from
> the
> part you are working on..
>
> >
> >"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
The "P" light is off. I’m going to the Honda dealer tomorrow.
Thanks to all for the help !
"Gordon McGrew" wrote
> On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:25:39 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> 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.
>
> Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on
> when the
> shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not
> lit,
> you need a console switch which is located about two feet from
> the
> part you are working on..
>
> >
> >"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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Thanks to all for the help !
"Gordon McGrew" wrote
> On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:25:39 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> 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.
>
> Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on
> when the
> shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not
> lit,
> you need a console switch which is located about two feet from
> the
> part you are working on..
>
> >
> >"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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DO NOT USE THIS ADVISE
NEVER spray lubricants other than graphite based lubricants designed for the
lock. Silicon and other lubricants will gum it up good.
"Grumpy AuContraire" <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> 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.
>>
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>
>
>
> 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
lock. Silicon and other lubricants will gum it up good.
"Grumpy AuContraire" <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> 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.
>>
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>
>
>
> 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
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DO NOT USE THIS ADVISE
NEVER spray lubricants other than graphite based lubricants designed for the
lock. Silicon and other lubricants will gum it up good.
"Grumpy AuContraire" <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in message
news:45738D2D.CB4ACA9A@GrumpyvilleNOT.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.
>>
>> --
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>
>
>
> 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
lock. Silicon and other lubricants will gum it up good.
"Grumpy AuContraire" <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in message
news:45738D2D.CB4ACA9A@GrumpyvilleNOT.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.
>>
>> --
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>
>
>
> 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
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Posts: n/a
DO NOT USE THIS ADVISE
NEVER spray lubricants other than graphite based lubricants designed for the
lock. Silicon and other lubricants will gum it up good.
"Grumpy AuContraire" <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in message
news:45738D2D.CB4ACA9A@GrumpyvilleNOT.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.
>>
>> --
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> 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
lock. Silicon and other lubricants will gum it up good.
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> 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.
>>
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> 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
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DO NOT USE THIS ADVISE
NEVER spray lubricants other than graphite based lubricants designed for the
lock. Silicon and other lubricants will gum it up good.
"Grumpy AuContraire" <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> 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.
>>
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>
>
>
> 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
lock. Silicon and other lubricants will gum it up good.
"Grumpy AuContraire" <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> 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.
>>
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>
>
>
> 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
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Re: DO NOT USE THIS ADVISE
"Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in
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> NEVER spray lubricants other than graphite based lubricants designed
> for the lock. Silicon and other lubricants will gum it up good.
Any light machine oil works very well. The lighter the better.
Graphite is a poor choice for automotive locks. Great for indoor locks,
though.
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news:dqldh.26158$wP1.12322@newssvr14.news.prodigy. net:
> NEVER spray lubricants other than graphite based lubricants designed
> for the lock. Silicon and other lubricants will gum it up good.
Any light machine oil works very well. The lighter the better.
Graphite is a poor choice for automotive locks. Great for indoor locks,
though.
--
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Re: DO NOT USE THIS ADVISE
"Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in
news:dqldh.26158$wP1.12322@newssvr14.news.prodigy. net:
> NEVER spray lubricants other than graphite based lubricants designed
> for the lock. Silicon and other lubricants will gum it up good.
Any light machine oil works very well. The lighter the better.
Graphite is a poor choice for automotive locks. Great for indoor locks,
though.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:dqldh.26158$wP1.12322@newssvr14.news.prodigy. net:
> NEVER spray lubricants other than graphite based lubricants designed
> for the lock. Silicon and other lubricants will gum it up good.
Any light machine oil works very well. The lighter the better.
Graphite is a poor choice for automotive locks. Great for indoor locks,
though.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
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Re: DO NOT USE THIS ADVISE
"Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in
news:dqldh.26158$wP1.12322@newssvr14.news.prodigy. net:
> NEVER spray lubricants other than graphite based lubricants designed
> for the lock. Silicon and other lubricants will gum it up good.
Any light machine oil works very well. The lighter the better.
Graphite is a poor choice for automotive locks. Great for indoor locks,
though.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:dqldh.26158$wP1.12322@newssvr14.news.prodigy. net:
> NEVER spray lubricants other than graphite based lubricants designed
> for the lock. Silicon and other lubricants will gum it up good.
Any light machine oil works very well. The lighter the better.
Graphite is a poor choice for automotive locks. Great for indoor locks,
though.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/