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Car Forum / Honda Cars / February 20062002 Honda Civic
Am having a problem with the key not turning in the ignition unless I shake the steering wheel violently. Mechanic says there's nothing he can do! Any suggestions? > Am having a problem with the key not turning in the ignition unless I shake > the steering wheel violently. Mechanic says there's nothing he can do! Any > suggestions? yes. find someone that really /is/ a mechanic, not just someone that charges you money for just /saying/ they're a mechanic. >> Am having a problem with the key not turning in the ignition unless I shake >> the steering wheel violently. Mechanic says there's nothing he can do! Any >> suggestions? >> >yes. find someone that really /is/ a mechanic, not just someone that >charges you money for just /saying/ they're a mechanic. However in this case the "mechanic" was right. It is normal for a lock cylinder to stick when there's pressure against it from the steering wheel lock. You don't need to have it fixed and you don't need to shake the steering wheel violently. Just move the wheel a fraction of an inch to get the pressure off of wthe steering wheel lock and the ignition key will turn. >>> Am having a problem with the key not turning in the ignition unless >>> I shake the steering wheel violently. Mechanic says there's nothing [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > You don't need to have it fixed and you don't need to shake the > steering wheel violently. Of course you do. It's exactly the same sort of principle that governs the correct bolt torque for the clueless wrench: Tighten 'til it breaks, then back it off a quarter turn. :)  SignatureTeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ > You don't need to have it fixed and you don't need to shake the steering > wheel violently. Just move the wheel a fraction of an inch to get the > pressure off of wthe steering wheel lock and the ignition key will turn. yup. it SHOULD only really be noticeable with the steering wheel at full lock when the key is taken out. then the wheel wants to recenteritself. > Am having a problem with the key not turning in the ignition unless I shake > the steering wheel violently. Mechanic says there's nothing he can do! Any > suggestions? ----------------------- If you"ve never lubed the ignition lock, (or previously used OIL) get a tiny aerosol can of LockEase and shoot it in all five of your locks. Makes your feel like Honda NEW. Wipe your keys for a while because it's messy stuff. If it's worse when cold, the linkage may need to be adjusted. Does it work perfectly if you stick the key in the slot on top of the steering column, per the manual? how many miles on the beast? 'Curly' |
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