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Kimo - 15 Jan 2007 00:25 GMT

I have a 91 Civic auto, I can’t turn key past acc position to remove
it until I hear a click from ignition switch, then it works fine.
sometimes I have to wait only a few seconds, sometimes up to a minute.
Maybe only once every 20-30 times do i not have to wait at all. Seems
the shorter the trip the longer the wait. Was told to replace ignition
switch, I did, but didn’t help. Sometimes i have problem with shift
lock and have to push a nail into slot to shift out of park, could
this be related, because when trying to shift I can hear a clicking in
steering column. Does the "shift lock solenoid" have anything to do
with the key release thats not allowing me to remove the key without
waiting? :?:

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motsco_ - 15 Jan 2007 01:16 GMT

> I have a 91 Civic auto, I can’t turn key past acc position to remove
> it until I hear a click from ignition switch, then it works fine.
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> with the key release thats not allowing me to remove the key without
> waiting? :?:

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If its worse when COLD outside, try this TSB for the adjustment:
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/civic/x97-009e.pdf

It's not for your exact model, but its common to about a billion Hondas.

'Curly'

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Gina - 15 Jan 2007 02:45 GMT

>> I have a 91 Civic auto, I can’t turn key past acc position to
>> remove it until I hear a click from ignition switch, then it
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> 'Curly'

Amazing. I was going to ask the same question earlier
today! Most be the cold weather some of us are experiencing today
that is causing this.

Thanks for the answer Curly! :-)

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Gordon McGrew - 15 Jan 2007 06:18 GMT

>>> I have a 91 Civic auto, I cant turn key past acc position to
>>> remove it until I hear a click from ignition switch, then it
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>Thanks for the answer Curly! :-)

The problem is definitely in this area. Replacing the console switch
may be necessary if cable adjustment doesn't do it.

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josebgb90 - 20 Jan 2007 08:25 GMT

same thing happened to me once..just try turning the steering wheel
from side to side if it starts jammin

> I have a 91 Civic auto, I can't turn key past acc position to
> remove it until I hear a click from ignition switch, then it
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> anything to do with the key release thats not allowing me to
> remove the key without waiting? :?:

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