Can’t remove key
 

I have a 91 Civic auto, I can’t turn key past acc position to remove
it until I hear a click from ignition switch, then it works fine.
sometimes I have to wait only a few seconds, sometimes up to a minute.
Maybe only once every 20-30 times do i not have to wait at all. Seems
the shorter the trip the longer the wait. Was told to replace ignition
switch, I did, but didn’t help. Sometimes i have problem with shift
lock and have to push a nail into slot to shift out of park, could
this be related, because when trying to shift I can hear a clicking in
steering column. Does the "shift lock solenoid" have anything to do
with the key release thats not allowing me to remove the key without
waiting? :?:

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Re: Can’t remove key
 

Kimo wrote:
> I have a 91 Civic auto, I can’t turn key past acc position to remove
> it until I hear a click from ignition switch, then it works fine.
> sometimes I have to wait only a few seconds, sometimes up to a minute.
> Maybe only once every 20-30 times do i not have to wait at all. Seems
> the shorter the trip the longer the wait. Was told to replace ignition
> switch, I did, but didn’t help. Sometimes i have problem with shift
> lock and have to push a nail into slot to shift out of park, could
> this be related, because when trying to shift I can hear a clicking in
> steering column. Does the "shift lock solenoid" have anything to do
> with the key release thats not allowing me to remove the key without
> waiting? :?:
>
===================================

If its worse when COLD outside, try this TSB for the adjustment:
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/civic/x97-009e.pdf

It's not for your exact model, but its common to about a billion Hondas.

'Curly'

Re: Can’t remove key
 

Kimo wrote:
> I have a 91 Civic auto, I can’t turn key past acc position to remove
> it until I hear a click from ignition switch, then it works fine.
> sometimes I have to wait only a few seconds, sometimes up to a minute.
> Maybe only once every 20-30 times do i not have to wait at all. Seems
> the shorter the trip the longer the wait. Was told to replace ignition
> switch, I did, but didn’t help. Sometimes i have problem with shift
> lock and have to push a nail into slot to shift out of park, could
> this be related, because when trying to shift I can hear a clicking in
> steering column. Does the "shift lock solenoid" have anything to do
> with the key release thats not allowing me to remove the key without
> waiting? :?:
>
===================================

If its worse when COLD outside, try this TSB for the adjustment:
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/civic/x97-009e.pdf

It's not for your exact model, but its common to about a billion Hondas.

'Curly'

Re: Can’t remove key
 

Kimo wrote:
> I have a 91 Civic auto, I can’t turn key past acc position to remove
> it until I hear a click from ignition switch, then it works fine.
> sometimes I have to wait only a few seconds, sometimes up to a minute.
> Maybe only once every 20-30 times do i not have to wait at all. Seems
> the shorter the trip the longer the wait. Was told to replace ignition
> switch, I did, but didn’t help. Sometimes i have problem with shift
> lock and have to push a nail into slot to shift out of park, could
> this be related, because when trying to shift I can hear a clicking in
> steering column. Does the "shift lock solenoid" have anything to do
> with the key release thats not allowing me to remove the key without
> waiting? :?:
>
===================================

If its worse when COLD outside, try this TSB for the adjustment:
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/civic/x97-009e.pdf

It's not for your exact model, but its common to about a billion Hondas.

'Curly'

Re: Can’t remove key
 

Kimo wrote:
> I have a 91 Civic auto, I can’t turn key past acc position to remove
> it until I hear a click from ignition switch, then it works fine.
> sometimes I have to wait only a few seconds, sometimes up to a minute.
> Maybe only once every 20-30 times do i not have to wait at all. Seems
> the shorter the trip the longer the wait. Was told to replace ignition
> switch, I did, but didn’t help. Sometimes i have problem with shift
> lock and have to push a nail into slot to shift out of park, could
> this be related, because when trying to shift I can hear a clicking in
> steering column. Does the "shift lock solenoid" have anything to do
> with the key release thats not allowing me to remove the key without
> waiting? :?:
>
===================================

If its worse when COLD outside, try this TSB for the adjustment:
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/civic/x97-009e.pdf

It's not for your exact model, but its common to about a billion Hondas.

'Curly'

Re: Can’t remove key
 

motsco_ <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in
news:12qll7o5hvded90@corp.supernews.com:

> Kimo wrote:
>> I have a 91 Civic auto, I can’t turn key past acc position to
>> remove it until I hear a click from ignition switch, then it
>> works fine. sometimes I have to wait only a few seconds,
>> sometimes up to a minute. Maybe only once every 20-30 times
>> do i not have to wait at all. Seems the shorter the trip the
>> longer the wait. Was told to replace ignition switch, I did,
>> but didn’t help. Sometimes i have problem with shift lock and
>> have to push a nail into slot to shift out of park, could
>> this be related, because when trying to shift I can hear a
>> clicking in steering column. Does the "shift lock solenoid"
>> have anything to do with the key release thats not allowing
>> me to remove the key without waiting? :?:
>>
> ===================================
>
> If its worse when COLD outside, try this TSB for the
> adjustment:
> http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/civic/x97-009e.pdf
>
> It's not for your exact model, but its common to about a
> billion Hondas.
>
> 'Curly'

Amazing. I was going to ask the same question earlier
today! Most be the cold weather some of us are experiencing today
that is causing this.

Thanks for the answer Curly! :-)

Re: Can’t remove key
 

motsco_ <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in
news:12qll7o5hvded90@corp.supernews.com:

> Kimo wrote:
>> I have a 91 Civic auto, I can’t turn key past acc position to
>> remove it until I hear a click from ignition switch, then it
>> works fine. sometimes I have to wait only a few seconds,
>> sometimes up to a minute. Maybe only once every 20-30 times
>> do i not have to wait at all. Seems the shorter the trip the
>> longer the wait. Was told to replace ignition switch, I did,
>> but didn’t help. Sometimes i have problem with shift lock and
>> have to push a nail into slot to shift out of park, could
>> this be related, because when trying to shift I can hear a
>> clicking in steering column. Does the "shift lock solenoid"
>> have anything to do with the key release thats not allowing
>> me to remove the key without waiting? :?:
>>
> ===================================
>
> If its worse when COLD outside, try this TSB for the
> adjustment:
> http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/civic/x97-009e.pdf
>
> It's not for your exact model, but its common to about a
> billion Hondas.
>
> 'Curly'

Amazing. I was going to ask the same question earlier
today! Most be the cold weather some of us are experiencing today
that is causing this.

Thanks for the answer Curly! :-)

Re: Can’t remove key
 

motsco_ <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in
news:12qll7o5hvded90@corp.supernews.com:

> Kimo wrote:
>> I have a 91 Civic auto, I can’t turn key past acc position to
>> remove it until I hear a click from ignition switch, then it
>> works fine. sometimes I have to wait only a few seconds,
>> sometimes up to a minute. Maybe only once every 20-30 times
>> do i not have to wait at all. Seems the shorter the trip the
>> longer the wait. Was told to replace ignition switch, I did,
>> but didn’t help. Sometimes i have problem with shift lock and
>> have to push a nail into slot to shift out of park, could
>> this be related, because when trying to shift I can hear a
>> clicking in steering column. Does the "shift lock solenoid"
>> have anything to do with the key release thats not allowing
>> me to remove the key without waiting? :?:
>>
> ===================================
>
> If its worse when COLD outside, try this TSB for the
> adjustment:
> http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/civic/x97-009e.pdf
>
> It's not for your exact model, but its common to about a
> billion Hondas.
>
> 'Curly'

Amazing. I was going to ask the same question earlier
today! Most be the cold weather some of us are experiencing today
that is causing this.

Thanks for the answer Curly! :-)

Re: Can’t remove key
 

motsco_ <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in
news:12qll7o5hvded90@corp.supernews.com:

> Kimo wrote:
>> I have a 91 Civic auto, I can’t turn key past acc position to
>> remove it until I hear a click from ignition switch, then it
>> works fine. sometimes I have to wait only a few seconds,
>> sometimes up to a minute. Maybe only once every 20-30 times
>> do i not have to wait at all. Seems the shorter the trip the
>> longer the wait. Was told to replace ignition switch, I did,
>> but didn’t help. Sometimes i have problem with shift lock and
>> have to push a nail into slot to shift out of park, could
>> this be related, because when trying to shift I can hear a
>> clicking in steering column. Does the "shift lock solenoid"
>> have anything to do with the key release thats not allowing
>> me to remove the key without waiting? :?:
>>
> ===================================
>
> If its worse when COLD outside, try this TSB for the
> adjustment:
> http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/civic/x97-009e.pdf
>
> It's not for your exact model, but its common to about a
> billion Hondas.
>
> 'Curly'

Amazing. I was going to ask the same question earlier
today! Most be the cold weather some of us are experiencing today
that is causing this.

Thanks for the answer Curly! :-)

Re: Can’t remove key
 

On 15 Jan 2007 02:45:22 GMT, Gina <me@privacy.net.invalid> wrote:

>motsco_ <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in
>news:12qll7o5hvded90@corp.supernews.com:
>
>> Kimo wrote:
>>> I have a 91 Civic auto, I can’t turn key past acc position to
>>> remove it until I hear a click from ignition switch, then it
>>> works fine. sometimes I have to wait only a few seconds,
>>> sometimes up to a minute. Maybe only once every 20-30 times
>>> do i not have to wait at all. Seems the shorter the trip the
>>> longer the wait. Was told to replace ignition switch, I did,
>>> but didn’t help. Sometimes i have problem with shift lock and
>>> have to push a nail into slot to shift out of park, could
>>> this be related, because when trying to shift I can hear a
>>> clicking in steering column. Does the "shift lock solenoid"
>>> have anything to do with the key release thats not allowing
>>> me to remove the key without waiting? :?:
>>>
>> ===================================
>>
>> If its worse when COLD outside, try this TSB for the
>> adjustment:
>> http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/civic/x97-009e.pdf
>>
>> It's not for your exact model, but its common to about a
>> billion Hondas.
>>
>> 'Curly'
>
>Amazing. I was going to ask the same question earlier
>today! Most be the cold weather some of us are experiencing today
>that is causing this.
>
>Thanks for the answer Curly! :-)

The problem is definitely in this area. Replacing the console switch
may be necessary if cable adjustment doesn't do it.

Re: Can’t remove key
 

On 15 Jan 2007 02:45:22 GMT, Gina <me@privacy.net.invalid> wrote:

>motsco_ <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in
>news:12qll7o5hvded90@corp.supernews.com:
>
>> Kimo wrote:
>>> I have a 91 Civic auto, I can’t turn key past acc position to
>>> remove it until I hear a click from ignition switch, then it
>>> works fine. sometimes I have to wait only a few seconds,
>>> sometimes up to a minute. Maybe only once every 20-30 times
>>> do i not have to wait at all. Seems the shorter the trip the
>>> longer the wait. Was told to replace ignition switch, I did,
>>> but didn’t help. Sometimes i have problem with shift lock and
>>> have to push a nail into slot to shift out of park, could
>>> this be related, because when trying to shift I can hear a
>>> clicking in steering column. Does the "shift lock solenoid"
>>> have anything to do with the key release thats not allowing
>>> me to remove the key without waiting? :?:
>>>
>> ===================================
>>
>> If its worse when COLD outside, try this TSB for the
>> adjustment:
>> http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/civic/x97-009e.pdf
>>
>> It's not for your exact model, but its common to about a
>> billion Hondas.
>>
>> 'Curly'
>
>Amazing. I was going to ask the same question earlier
>today! Most be the cold weather some of us are experiencing today
>that is causing this.
>
>Thanks for the answer Curly! :-)

The problem is definitely in this area. Replacing the console switch
may be necessary if cable adjustment doesn't do it.

Re: Can’t remove key
 

On 15 Jan 2007 02:45:22 GMT, Gina <me@privacy.net.invalid> wrote:

>motsco_ <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in
>news:12qll7o5hvded90@corp.supernews.com:
>
>> Kimo wrote:
>>> I have a 91 Civic auto, I can’t turn key past acc position to
>>> remove it until I hear a click from ignition switch, then it
>>> works fine. sometimes I have to wait only a few seconds,
>>> sometimes up to a minute. Maybe only once every 20-30 times
>>> do i not have to wait at all. Seems the shorter the trip the
>>> longer the wait. Was told to replace ignition switch, I did,
>>> but didn’t help. Sometimes i have problem with shift lock and
>>> have to push a nail into slot to shift out of park, could
>>> this be related, because when trying to shift I can hear a
>>> clicking in steering column. Does the "shift lock solenoid"
>>> have anything to do with the key release thats not allowing
>>> me to remove the key without waiting? :?:
>>>
>> ===================================
>>
>> If its worse when COLD outside, try this TSB for the
>> adjustment:
>> http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/civic/x97-009e.pdf
>>
>> It's not for your exact model, but its common to about a
>> billion Hondas.
>>
>> 'Curly'
>
>Amazing. I was going to ask the same question earlier
>today! Most be the cold weather some of us are experiencing today
>that is causing this.
>
>Thanks for the answer Curly! :-)

The problem is definitely in this area. Replacing the console switch
may be necessary if cable adjustment doesn't do it.

Re: Can’t remove key
 

On 15 Jan 2007 02:45:22 GMT, Gina <me@privacy.net.invalid> wrote:

>motsco_ <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in
>news:12qll7o5hvded90@corp.supernews.com:
>
>> Kimo wrote:
>>> I have a 91 Civic auto, I can’t turn key past acc position to
>>> remove it until I hear a click from ignition switch, then it
>>> works fine. sometimes I have to wait only a few seconds,
>>> sometimes up to a minute. Maybe only once every 20-30 times
>>> do i not have to wait at all. Seems the shorter the trip the
>>> longer the wait. Was told to replace ignition switch, I did,
>>> but didn’t help. Sometimes i have problem with shift lock and
>>> have to push a nail into slot to shift out of park, could
>>> this be related, because when trying to shift I can hear a
>>> clicking in steering column. Does the "shift lock solenoid"
>>> have anything to do with the key release thats not allowing
>>> me to remove the key without waiting? :?:
>>>
>> ===================================
>>
>> If its worse when COLD outside, try this TSB for the
>> adjustment:
>> http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/civic/x97-009e.pdf
>>
>> It's not for your exact model, but its common to about a
>> billion Hondas.
>>
>> 'Curly'
>
>Amazing. I was going to ask the same question earlier
>today! Most be the cold weather some of us are experiencing today
>that is causing this.
>
>Thanks for the answer Curly! :-)

The problem is definitely in this area. Replacing the console switch
may be necessary if cable adjustment doesn't do it.

Re: Can't remove key
 

same thing happened to me once..just try turning the steering wheel
from side to side if it starts jammin

"Kimo" wrote
> I have a 91 Civic auto, I can't turn key past acc position to
> remove it until I hear a click from ignition switch, then it
> works fine. sometimes I have to wait only a few seconds,
> sometimes up to a minute. Maybe only once every 20-30 times do
> i not have to wait at all. Seems the shorter the trip the
> longer the wait. Was told to replace ignition switch, I did,
> but didn't help. Sometimes i have problem with shift lock and
> have to push a nail into slot to shift out of park, could this
> be related, because when trying to shift I can hear a clicking
> in steering column. Does the "shift lock solenoid" have
> anything to do with the key release thats not allowing me to
> remove the key without waiting? :?:

Re: Can't remove key
 

same thing happened to me once..just try turning the steering wheel
from side to side if it starts jammin

"Kimo" wrote
> I have a 91 Civic auto, I can't turn key past acc position to
> remove it until I hear a click from ignition switch, then it
> works fine. sometimes I have to wait only a few seconds,
> sometimes up to a minute. Maybe only once every 20-30 times do
> i not have to wait at all. Seems the shorter the trip the
> longer the wait. Was told to replace ignition switch, I did,
> but didn't help. Sometimes i have problem with shift lock and
> have to push a nail into slot to shift out of park, could this
> be related, because when trying to shift I can hear a clicking
> in steering column. Does the "shift lock solenoid" have
> anything to do with the key release thats not allowing me to
> remove the key without waiting? :?: