hey sup ..... i have a problem.... i have a 97 integra and this juz happen yesterday....

when i put my key in... it wont turn......meaning it wont turn so that i can start my car...

i talked to couple people and they told me that spray some dry silicone in the key cylinder or wd-40>>> also i have one person told me to replace teh whole thing with a new key and i got another person told me that i can cchange a part in teh key cylinder without needing to get a new and still use the same key....

i hope i dont have to replace the whole thing as its is not cheap. but if i have to then , but if soemone know a diff. way rather then replacing the whole thing.. that be nice... thankz and hope anyone can help me out..

 

io have the same problem but all i do is push down
hope that helps man

 

i try and and try and somehow i gave up..... i wiggle it... work it slow and so on.. still...sometime it work ... soemtime it dont wanna....

 

The key at the lock cylinder wear out together as metal scrapping metal will do that. Your best bet and cheapest option first is to take your insurance papers (proof of ownership) and VIN (should be on insurance papers) dodwn to your local honda/acura dealership adn get them to cut a key by code. don't let them copy your existing key since that one doesn't work. Try the new key in your cyclinder. That is the cheapest place to start and may work.

If it doesn't. Your other option is replacing the steering column lock cylinder. Before you install that though make sure it gets coded to the key you still have otherwise you're on a key system of 2. one to start the car and the other to do everything else.
-Rik

 

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hey man i got a guy that can get you a line on some viagra that will blow your mind...

as far as the key issues, i agree w/ rikter...could be the elctronic transponder in the key that is mating up w/ your lock cylinder...kinda of like a GM code key where if it's not recognized it won't turn...i had some keys cut at a local hardware shop and they worked my locks and turned the igntion on BUT when i tried to turn it over NOTHING...its all in the key

 

did you try "wiggling" the steering wheel as you turn the key? sometimes it locks and wont let the key turn bc of the pressure?

 

hey supz guyz... i went to the dealer to see if there can cut me one by giving them my vin......

i know somone in this forum told me to try it and yea it is the cheapest option b4 getting a new key cylinder.....

guess what.... it work out smoothly.. thankz goodness i dont have to replace the whole thing....also when i try to unlock my doors.. its work lots better then the old key.... so i'm guessing the old key is ware off......

i really thankz you for all ur opinion and help........