Key won't turn the ignition anymore. It started with the key being harder to push in.....got worse quickly......now key won't turn ignition.

Any ideas?

Have a new ignition switch assembly on order....... $750 .....insane.......

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Try lubricating the key mechanism first. Don't spray too much lube into the key assembly and get oil all over the electronics in the steering column. Best of luck. Clay

 

A worn out key, my good sir, could cause your problem. You can purchase one from College Hills Honda for, I believe, $60. Then a programming may set you back another 50. You may also be able to buy a blank key and transfer the computer chip from inside of the original. Some graphite lubricant (i think graphite is what's recommended. I believe it's supposed to be dry) may serve to get your key in and out while awaiting a replacement.

​​​​​​I'd recommend not using/forcing a key that is binding unless it's truly necessary. Could lead to damaging the ignition switch which, as you mentioned, is much more expensive.

 

Oops! The post I made here was meant for Mr Coffee's current posting- not to revive this older posting..