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1998 Honda Accord Ex 2.3 4 cyl. Ignition key stuck in the ignition will not turn all the way to last position to be removed, car starts no problem but only key available, and cant duplicate unless I remove it. Is there a pin stuck in the lock cylinder holding it in? I have tried moving the steering wheel, and transmission in the park or neutral position without any luck.
get some graphite lock lube. Also, you might have some wiggle room if it’s not the valet key. The valet key has thicker edges which block it from entering the trunk and glove box. There are many other solutions, depending on how much time you have, but start there if you just want the key out. If it’s a copied key, the blades might be a bit rough so just keep wiggling the key with the steering wheel pulled and foot on the brake. Gently try to turn the key to the out position while pulling on the key a little bit. just don’t force it, as it could twist the blades and make them lose alignment with the tumbler pins. if it’s twisted, try un-twisting it.
Yes as both Sara and premed handle came loose but in my car had stripped it down to change shift indicator light and a heavy cleaning .Btw shift bolt that secure handle are 3.65 each ,I lost metal rod at top somewhere along the way and found key will not come out of ignition either unless battery is disconnected, also found that after unbolting the 12mm 4 zinc bolts that hold base to car it released out ,going to dealer later on to find where it needs to set to release ,cause has anti theft and is in switch on left side of shifter .My 94 had a dead ignition spot where it would not let keyless start engage unless key was in ignition then and only then it would engage ,it was a faulty spring in it ! From being worn and a fresh dealer key used that caused it ,as opposed to worn og fyi!But it was just key wasn’t black transponder key !
