1991 Honda Civic - Can't get the key out of the ignition

In Canada, Lock Ease is very easy to find.

"motsco_" 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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> A locksmith would hose it with GRAPHITE. The best I've seen is called
> LockEase and it's hard to find. Small blue aerosol can with a long
> attachable nozzle. Do all five locks on your Civic while you're at it. On
> a '91 you are way overdue.
>
> You'll have to wipe your keys with a tissue after you 'massage' the stuff
> in with the key. You won't know it's the same vehicle.
>
> 'Curly'
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Ghislain wrote:
> In Canada, Lock Ease is very easy to find.

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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'
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On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, 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.

Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when the key is
hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at this point.)
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"motsco_" wrote in message

> A locksmith would hose it with GRAPHITE. The best I've seen is called
> LockEase and it's hard to find. Small blue aerosol can with a long
> attachable nozzle. Do all five locks on your Civic while you're at it. On
> a '91 you are way overdue.
>

Here in Arizona NAPA carries LockEase. I agree - good stuff. Wash the WD-40
out of the lock with brake cleaner before spraying anything else in it,
though, because the remaining WD-40 will turn gummy in a few years and then
nothing will get it out. Lord knows I've tried.

Mike
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Gordon McGrew wrote in


> On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, 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.
>
> 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.

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I bought it at Canadian Tire on Friday.

"motsco_" wrote in message
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> 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'
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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 (already being at a disadvantage as I am female). I'm in El Paso, Texas and when I went to NAPA this morning for the brake cleaner the guy said, "Huh. Haven't ever had a woman buy this before." Thanks!
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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 wrote in
> >
> >
> > > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, 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.
> > >
> > > 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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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'
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MPMP wrote in
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> 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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On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:25:39 GMT, 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.

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 wrote in
> >
> >
> > > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, 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.
> > >
> > > 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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The "P" light is off. I'm going to the Honda dealer tomorrow. Thanks to all for the help ! !
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"Woody" wrote in


> 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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Jim Yanik wrote:
> Grumpy AuContraire wrote in
>
>
>> Hmmmm, I've been using silicone for years and have never had
>> anything "gum" up. Motor oil, maybe but who would use *that*?

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Don't you laugh when you see a car with a trail of motor oil running
down the side of the door? ?

The dirt sticks on and you can see it a mile away

'Curly'
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