2000 Honda Civic Key Stuck in Ignition

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CAITE
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I have a 2000 Honda Civic with 100000 k. My key is periodically getting stuck in the ignition and is unable to be removed. Waiting a few hours and trying again seems to be the only way to get it out.
The steering wheel is not locked and the key will go all the way to the 0 postition without problem.

Any ideas?
Nov 21, 2006 at 1:10 AM
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FISHERMAN
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try to pour some lubricant inside the cam..
(use dry powdered graphite not liquid lubricant that could damage it)

did you try another key?
probably your key its to sharp and get stock on the pins.

hope it helps.
Nov 21, 2006 at 8:58 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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Fisherman is right, you have a sticky key lock mechansim and I would start with the dry lube. It attracts no dust, etc and should do the trick.
Nov 21, 2006 at 11:07 PM
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Apply dry powdered graphite lubricant inside the ignition lock cylinder; do not use liquid lubricant. Also try a spare key in case the original key is too sharp or worn and catching on the tumbler pins.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2000 Honda Civic reports the key periodically sticks in the ignition and cannot be removed until waiting several hours. The steering wheel is not locked and the key turns fully to the off position. Experts recommend dry powdered graphite rather than liquid lubricant, and trying another key because a sharp key may catch on the lock pins.

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