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If it's just because the ignition lock is dry, you can use a shot of
WD-40 temporarily. You should really lube all five locks with LockEase
aerosol, but it's hard to find. Good locksmiths carry it. It's messy
graphite, but makes it all like new.

Did you try the shift lock release, as explained in the manual, or
torqueing the wheel one way or the other, as mentioned in the manual?
When my P light won't come on, only the shift lock release will solve
the problem on my '97 CR-V. Did it today, in fact.

'Curly'