2001 Honda Civic Key Stuck in Ignition

2001 HONDA CIVIC

JOENAVEJAS

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I recently purchased a 2001 Honda Civic with 38,000 miles. From time to time, the key will get stuck in the ignition and I am not able to remove it, even turning the steering wheel or pushing in with the key. It is the original key, but I had a duplicate made at a Honda dealership, and it acts up the same way.

Dec 25, 2006 at 3:10 AM

BRUCE HUNT

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It is not the key but rather the key locking mechanism. I would try lubricating the lock with a spray liquid lubricant. It is possible that the lock is getting sticky and not releasing properly.

Dec 28, 2006 at 6:33 AM

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Lubricate the ignition lock cylinder with a spray liquid lubricant. The sticking is likely in the key locking mechanism, not the key itself.

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The owner of a 2001 Honda Civic says the key sometimes sticks in the ignition and cannot be removed, even after turning the steering wheel or pushing the key. Both the original key and a dealer-cut duplicate behave the same way. The expert says the key locking mechanism is likely sticky and recommends lubricating the lock with a spray liquid lubricant.

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