90 Accord trouble getting ignition key out of lock
There is some problem in the ignition switch that prevents your turning
the key to the locked position. It is not a key problem. A new origional key has same problem. Usually, if you turn the key counter clockwise VERY slowly while pushing in, it will lock. Then the key can be removed. If it is going to lock, you will hear a small "tink" sound just as the key turns. If you don't hear the "tink" it dosen't lock. Inserting the key and turning clockwise to start is no problem. I tried taking the whole mess apart to the point where the manual said "remove the twe small screws and remove the lock". Two of us looked for moe than a hour and could not find any small screws. Anyone have an idea?? Thanks |
Re: 90 Accord trouble getting ignition key out of lock
road apple wrote: > There is some problem in the ignition switch that prevents your > turning the key to the locked position. It is not a key problem. A > new origional key has same problem. Usually, if you turn the key > counter clockwise VERY slowly while pushing in, it will lock. Then > the key can be removed. If it is going to lock, you will hear a > small "tink" sound just as the key turns. If you don't hear the > "tink" it dosen't lock. Inserting the key and turning clockwise to > start is no problem. I tried taking the whole mess apart to the > point where the manual said "remove the twe small screws and remove > the lock". Two of us looked for moe than a hour and could not find > any small screws. Anyone have an idea?? Thanks Try jiggling the steering wheel with one hand as you attempt to remove the key from the ignition. That always works for me. Mike |
Re: 90 Accord trouble getting ignition key out of lock
Possibly the transmission linkage requires adjusting by your dealer?
I had a very similar problem after the Honda dealer installed a new transmission. Returned it to them, and they had it adjusted in a matter of minutes. No problems since. Kenny |
Re: 90 Accord trouble getting ignition key out of lock
In article <c8kuet$jd3$0@pita.alt.net>, Kenny <ken@akennycall.com>
wrote: > Possibly the transmission linkage requires adjusting by your dealer? > > I had a very similar problem after the Honda dealer installed a new > transmission. Returned it to them, and they had it adjusted in a > matter of minutes. No problems since. > > Kenny > > > The problem went away for now. Will try your ideas when it reserfaces. Thanks Bob |
Re: 90 Accord trouble getting ignition key out of lock
I had the very same problem and the solution is simple.
There is a switch , I forgot the exact name, attached to the automatic shifter (inside the shifter assembly) which senses the position of the handle and releases the key only when in Parking position. In my case there was no witness light showing the position (gear) and first occured in the winter then no problem for a while then it went dead as I could not remove the key no more You can buy that part from any Honda dealer and install it yourself. "road apple" <roadapple@ihot.com> wrote in message news:210520040007520788%roadapple@ihot.com... > There is some problem in the ignition switch that prevents your turning > the key to the locked position. It is not a key problem. A new > origional key has same problem. Usually, if you turn the key counter > clockwise VERY slowly while pushing in, it will lock. Then the key can > be removed. If it is going to lock, you will hear a small "tink" sound > just as the key turns. If you don't hear the "tink" it dosen't lock. > Inserting the key and turning clockwise to start is no problem. I > tried taking the whole mess apart to the point where the manual said > "remove the twe small screws and remove the lock". Two of us looked > for moe than a hour and could not find any small screws. Anyone have > an idea?? Thanks |
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