1991 Integra Can't remove key
J Poy
Now that we have snow and it's getting cold, I am having trouble removing
the key from the ignition I have wait 3 or 4 minutes before it will come
out.
I tried cleaning the ignition lock with ignition cleaner and added some
WD-40, but doesn't help.
Anyone had this problem before???
Jay
Michael Pardee
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threads. The upshot so far has been either a troublesome key (may help, may
not) or an interlock associated with the gear selector. See the "Cold
weather - Honda 1990 question" thread and "Curly Q. Links" post. Also, my
own advice is to wash out the WD-40 with a shot of contact cleaner or
non-chlorinated brake cleaner while it is still fresh. In my experience,
WD-40 gums up locks within a couple of years (maybe a hot climate
phenomenon?) and nothing but more WD-40 will free it again. Graphite is the
lubricant for locks.
Mike
J Poy
Thanks for your suggestions, I got some contact cleaner and dry graphite key
lub, but no luck so far :-(
However I did fine the thread "Cold weather - Honda 1990 question" but
could not fine Curly Q. Link on this subject. Could you please give me more
details how to locate the link?
Thanks again!
Jay
"Michael Pardee" <michae...@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
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Michael Pardee
> Mike!
>
> Thanks for your suggestions, I got some contact cleaner and dry graphite
> key lub, but no luck so far :-(
> However I did fine the thread "Cold weather - Honda 1990 question" but
> could not fine Curly Q. Link on this subject. Could you please give me
> more details how to locate the link?
>
> Thanks again!
>
> Jay
>
<Eric is close. The linkage that shifts your automatic tranny into Park is
out of adjustment a bit, and so it won't let the key lock solenoid get past
it when the sucker's cold. You might even have an access hatch on the left
side of your steering wheel cover, above the lever that sets the steering
wheel angle. One screw. I won't try to tell you how to fix it, since it
should be done by a pro. Anybody who has worked on Hondas can set it up for
you. Should take ten minutes.
OTOH, you should make sure that the lube you sprayed into your ignition lock
has some graphite, or at least Teflon. Lock-Ease is hard to find, but it's
the BEST. Try locksmiths. Some sprays flush out all the lubrication. Don't
use anything dino-based.
'Curly'>
J Poy
If I figure it out, how and what needs to be done to fix this problem I will
post it.
Jay
"Michael Pardee" <michae...@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
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Michael Pardee
> Thanks Mike!
>
> If I figure it out, how and what needs to be done to fix this problem I
> will post it.
>
> Jay
>
>
AFAIK. Curly's advice sounds sound, though.
Mike
J Poy
Sorry I won't be able to follow up regarding this problem after all. One
thing I didn't mention to you was this was my sons car he just return from
the hospital and I mention I was trying to figure out the problem for him.
He told me he had looked into the problem earlier this year and yes indeed
there was a problem some switch or linkage to the transmission. I ask for
better explanation he didn't want to talk about it and he said he didn't
need my help. Another thing he did say was it would cost $400.00 to be fixed
and decided he would live with the problem.
One thing I noticed today was I had no problem removing the key with the
temperature at 13 degree C. but when it gets around zero degree C you have
to wait about 2 to 5mins. before the key can be removed.
Jay
"Michael Pardee" <michae...@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
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darius
I think your problem is the transmission selector switch. Here's some
info on it. You have to take apart the center console to get at the
switch, which is attached to the gear select lever mechanism.
--
The problem is with the shift position switch itself - the white box
on the right side of the shift lever. You'll notice that the contacts
are suspended by springs, and that there is also a spring loaded ball
in a sleve. Those parts are lubricated with grease, but over time the
grease gets hard and prevents free movement of these components.
So just take the switch apart, clean the parts and reapply some fresh
grease. Just make sure you align the switch and shift lever properly
when reinstalling - the ball will rest in the groove in the switch
when the lever is in Neutral.
J Poy
Thanks for the tip I'll pass it on to my son. Could save him big bucks!
Jay
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Art M
then it is likely the same problem I had.
I fixed it with a zip tie to secure a loose switch. You have to remove the
center console plastic cover around the AT gear selector. To do that you
problem have to remove the plastic knee panels on both sides first. Then if
I remember correctly I secured part # 9 in this picture.
http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/acura/jsp/mws/catimgs/13SK70_B35.gif
Whichever part it was it was white plastic and I could make the park light
indicator go on and off by moving the switch until I secured it. I did this
a few years ago and haven't had any problems since then.
Let me know if you need more details.
--Art
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Art M
"Art M" <Xarthu...@netscape.netX> wrote in message
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> If your gear selector indicator light isn't showing that you are in park
> then it is likely the same problem I had.
>
> I fixed it with a zip tie to secure a loose switch. You have to remove the
> center console plastic cover around the AT gear selector. To do that you
> problem have to remove the plastic knee panels on both sides first. Then
> if I remember correctly I secured part # 9 in this picture.
>
> http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/acura/jsp/mws/catimgs/13SK70_B35.gif
>
> Whichever part it was it was white plastic and I could make the park light
> indicator go on and off by moving the switch until I secured it. I did
> this a few years ago and haven't had any problems since then.
>
> Let me know if you need more details.
>
> --Art
>
Actually, I think it is part # 4 in that picture.