1999 Honda CRV ignition

1999 HONDA CRV
176,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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JIM O'BRIEN
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The key is not turning in the ignition at all times. Problem seems to be getting progressively worse.
Jan 17, 2010 at 10:39 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Jim O'Brien,

The key cylinder is failing due to wear internally. Try some WD40 into the key slot to see if it helps. This is only a temporary fix and you would have to replace the key cylinder sooner or later.
Jan 20, 2010 at 12:25 PM
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