StreetRiot_DRE

i have two eg bubbles with similar lookin keys. and lets just say the wrong key was used to start the wrong car ...well the key went in and turned like nothing, guess thats not good if f*in theives start using random keys to start cars , but anyways now the key is stuck in the ignition switch in the "on" position...i can move the key between the on position and the start position but it wont turn back to get it out!!!!

any ideas or answers on how i could get my key out without damaging the key or the ignition switch???????

iluvmy2000civicex

Just curious... will it start the damn car? Cuz if so I'm getting pretty worried bout some damn thieves.

StreetRiot_DRE

yes it will!!! i know wut u mean!! .. i was in shock when i noticed it was the wrong key but it had still turned damn Honda had to make all their keys similar FTL

anyways; BUMP for anyone who can tell me how to pull out my key!!

OMGWTFBBQ!

Any car manufacturer that uses keys like ours will have the same issue. There are only so many different keys you can make, your key will probably open/start at least a few hundred other cars.

biggjerryc

keep this stuff out of forums. its asking for some kid wanting free parts to grind down a key and steal our cars.

StreetRiot_DRE

yeah, i figured that...i was actually told that 1 in every 5 honda keys are very similar and will work...im guessing thats resticted to same chassis and/or year

NOFX

This is a known problem, particularly on Hondas as old as 5th gens which commonly have worn keys and cylinders.

I've gotten a fresh cut key stuck in my ignition before. It would turn also. It took a few hard jerks to finally pull the thing out, but it did eventually come out.

OMGWTFBBQ!

lol, its not like I'm posting some big secret that no thief knows.

They're not going to bother trying to grind a damn key to get in your car when they can use a screw driver. Screwdrivers will open any car if you go at it long enough.

Public Service Announcement: If a thief can take your car with just a key, then you're an idiot. Get an immobilizer.


Modified by OMGWTFBBQ! at 11:54 PM 7/24/2008

StreetRiot_DRE

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NOFX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">.... It took a few hard jerks to finally pull the thing out, but it did eventually come out.</TD></TR></TABLE>

were u pulling it out? or turning it, to the off position, to get it out like if it was the regular key??

iluvmy2000civicex

Yea this **** isnt good but when it comes down to it if someone wants youre car bad enough they will get it.

iluvmy2000civicex

StreetRiot_DRE... my spare key that I had made doesnt quite fit right... it will go in and start the car but it dont want to come back out of the ignition. Just turn it to the off position and tug on it and wiggle it at the same time. Its not going to hurt anything.

NOFX

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by biggjerryc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">keep this stuff out of forums. its asking for some kid wanting free parts to grind down a key and steal our cars.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Then go replace your lock cylinders.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by StreetRiot_DRE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">were u pulling it out? or turning it, to the off position, to get it out like if it was the regular key??</TD></TR></TABLE>
As far as I can recall, I tried a few different things. Turning it to the off position and then yanking as hard as I can and also turning and pulling at the same time in almost one motion.

The key was cut by Honda, but apparently needed to be smoothed out a bit before it went back in the car.

I basically just sat in the car and kept trying and eventually it popped out. Then I had to put it back in once I got off of work so I could get home. It worked a bit better that time at least.

StreetRiot_DRE

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iluvmy2000civicex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">StreetRiot_DRE... my spare key that I had made doesnt quite fit right... it will go in and start the car but it dont want to come back out of the ignition. Just turn it to the off position and tug on it and wiggle it at the same time. Its not going to hurt anything.</TD></TR></TABLE>

problem is that i wont turn past the on position to get to the off position

NOFX

Is it an auto or manual?

If it's auto I think it has to be in park to remove the key. I don't drive them very often.

iluvmy2000civicex

Yes if it is a automatic is must be in park to remove the key. And you may even have to have the brake pressed in to get it out. I can't exactly remember at the moment.

NOFX

http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq...e.pdf

iluvmy2000civicex

Thats a good link right there. That doesnt necesarily mean that the shift linkage has come apart it just means that you have to work with it a bit to actually get it into park even though it says its in park. May even have to take to console off and check it out.

StreetRiot_DRE

nope, its a manual....and thanks everyone for your help, finally got it out just by playing with it and pulling hard

BlackoutVTi

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Wow, I came in here to help you with your key problems, but it turns out I found a new sig.

StreetRiot_DRE

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Wow, I came in here to help you with your key problems, but it turns out I found a new sig.</TD></TR></TABLE>

lmfao!!!! glad i could help