2001 Honda Civic Ignition/Key problem

2001 HONDA CIVIC
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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 11:10 AM
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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 2:33 PM
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