key wont turn while in ignition
Symptoms are: Key will go in, but will NOT turn forward at all.
The problem started a month ago, i had to play with the key in and out the ignition and was able to start the car but now it take me up to 20min hehe. I tried grease, i try the 3 keys i have, nothing work.... whats the cheapest way to fix that ?? new ignition switch from honda ? used key and ignition or a locksmith ??? anyone can help me ?? |
Originally Posted by tsukubaSpec
(Post 21814331)
Symptoms are: Key will go in, but will NOT turn forward at all.
The problem started a month ago, i had to play with the key in and out the ignition and was able to start the car but now it take me up to 20min hehe. I tried grease, i try the 3 keys i have, nothing work.... whats the cheapest way to fix that ?? new ignition switch from honda ? used key and ignition or a locksmith ??? anyone can help me ?? try to crank the wheel one direction and turn the key at the same time. try both sides. hope this is just a simple problem! |
i tried everything hehe i know its time to replace the ignition switch, just hope someone can chimie in and tell me whats the cheapest way to fix that problem.
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My BB6 Prelude was doing this. The slots in the centers of the waffers in the tumbler get worn down from the key sliding in and out of them. I disassembled the ignition tumbler and filed down the outsides of the waffers that were not retracting into position fully when the key was inserted. I would imagine you could get new waffers from a locksmith or have a locksmith do the whole thing for you.
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mechanical ignition switch is going bad/worn. do you have many keys on your key ring? I keep minimal keys to help keep excess weight off the ignition. Might be able to get a locksmith to "rebuild" it. I had this happen to one of my other cars
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tsukubaSpec ,I am running the exact same problem. Key goes in but it wont turn. I tried moving the steering wheel, greasing the key , everything.
, did you get it fixed? and how? thanks |
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