1990 Honda Accord DX parking issues
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1990 Honda Accord DX parking issues
I own a 1990 Honda Accord DX and when I put my car in park and attempt to take my keys out of the ignition they won't come out. I have read a thread before about a sensor under the shifter but I don't know what the part is called and how would I go about fixing it? Any info would be much appreciated.
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Re: 1990 Honda Accord DX parking issues
It's called a shift position console switch, it's a known possible problem on the 1990 Accord AT.
Try connecting a jumper wire between terminal 8 and 12 (the Blk wire and the Grn/Wht wire) of the 12P connector on the shift position console switch. If things work with the jumper, it may be the switch.
The shift position console switch should be held on with nuts.
Try connecting a jumper wire between terminal 8 and 12 (the Blk wire and the Grn/Wht wire) of the 12P connector on the shift position console switch. If things work with the jumper, it may be the switch.
The shift position console switch should be held on with nuts.
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Re: 1990 Honda Accord DX parking issues
Originally Posted by TechAuto
Key Stuck: Removing the key from the ignition switch or fixing seizing problem.
Problem: Cannot remove the key even in park or when the steering is turn left or right.
Solution: If the car uses an interlock device (years`90+) then you may have to clean or adjust the console switch if the P light is not lit or adjust the shift cable link located on the shift selector, but most often the linkage is just out of alignment.
Troubleshoot: Put the selector on P then push the handle back and forth while still in P. If the key comes off then adjust as follow.
Problem: Cannot remove the key even in park or when the steering is turn left or right.
Solution: If the car uses an interlock device (years`90+) then you may have to clean or adjust the console switch if the P light is not lit or adjust the shift cable link located on the shift selector, but most often the linkage is just out of alignment.
Troubleshoot: Put the selector on P then push the handle back and forth while still in P. If the key comes off then adjust as follow.
- If the key comes out by pushing the shift lever back and fourth while in park then you need to adjust the locknut.
- Put the car in neutral and remove the lock pin.
- Adjust the locknut until you can slide the lockpin into its place with ease.
- Tighten the locknut.
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