90 Accord trouble getting ignition key out of lock

[road apple]

There is some problem in the ignition switch that prevents your turning the key to the locked position. It is not a key problem. A new origional key has same problem. Usually, if you turn the key counter clockwise VERY slowly while pushing in, it will lock. Then the key can be removed. If it is going to lock, you will hear a small "tink" sound just as the key turns. If you don't hear the "tink" it dosen't lock. Inserting the key and turning clockwise to start is no problem. I tried taking the whole mess apart to the point where the manual said "remove the twe small screws and remove the lock". Two of us looked for moe than a hour and could not find any small screws. Anyone have an idea?? Thanks

 

[Artfulcodger]

There is some problem in the ignition switch that prevents your turning the key to the locked position. It is not a key problem. A new origional key has same problem. Usually, if you turn the key counter clockwise VERY slowly while pushing in, it will lock. Then the key can be removed. If it is going to lock, you will hear a small "tink" sound just as the key turns. If you don't hear the "tink" it dosen't lock. Inserting the key and turning clockwise to start is no problem. I tried taking the whole mess apart to the point where the manual said "remove the twe small screws and remove the lock". Two of us looked for moe than a hour and could not find any small screws. Anyone have an idea?? Thanks

Try jiggling the steering wheel with one hand as you attempt to remove the key from the ignition.
That always works for me.

Mike

 

[Kenny]

Possibly the transmission linkage requires adjusting by your dealer?

I had a very similar problem after the Honda dealer installed a new transmission. Returned it to them, and they had it adjusted in a matter of minutes. No problems since.

Kenny

 

[road apple]

Possibly the transmission linkage requires adjusting by your dealer?

I had a very similar problem after the Honda dealer installed a new transmission. Returned it to them, and they had it adjusted in a matter of minutes. No problems since.

Kenny

The problem went away for now. Will try your ideas when it reserfaces.

Thanks

Bob

 

[STS]

I had the very same problem and the solution is simple. There is a switch , I forgot the exact name, attached to the automatic shifter (inside the shifter assembly) which senses the position of the handle and releases the key only when in Parking position. In my case there was no witness light showing the position (gear) and first occured in the winter then no problem for a while then it went dead as I could not remove the key no more You can buy that part from any Honda dealer and install it yourself.