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Key Stuck In Ignition Won't Turn Off - Honda CRV

Key Stuck In Ignition Won't Turn Off - Honda CRV

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2001 Honda CRV came in with key stuck in the ignition and you could not turn it past the accessory position thus killing the battery. I diagnosed it as a failing key interlock solenoid. The only way to get it is to buy entire lock housing. I got a #KS6963 from NAPA. It comes with all you need to do the job (parts wise. This is a pretty common problem on older CRV's and you see it miss diagnosed frequently where shops and owners are replacing PRNDL switches, shift cables, etc. and not fixing the problem. It's a pretty simple fix with basic knowledge and tools HOWEVER, the sheer bolt is a pain in the butt if you don't have the right tools. Watch the video first then decide if you wanna tackle it. Sorry if I left some steps out, I've been doing this a lot of years and tend to assume things. Leave any questions in the comment box below and I'll see if I can help you. Thanks for watching and please subscribe to our channel!
Date: 2020-08-05

Comments and reviews: 10


This was a very short video by your standards. I don't mind that they are long its like watching a documentary with information that anyone might use repairing anything. The part that I enjoy the most is when you are diagnosing the problem. It's like reading a very exciting novel because neither you or I know exactly where your poking around is going to wind up. And the mere mention of your thoughts on the matter just makes the plot THICKEN. Very entertaining, thanks for putting these vids up.
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What a great DIY. Thank you. ONLY comment I have is you do NOT need to fuss around with the securing bolt trying to find the right sized twist socket to hammer it in. Are you a contortionist? LOL. Just get a dremmel and cut that sucker off right down the middle as the new kit comes with a replacement securing bolt. The threaded side of the bolt easily unthreads by hand.
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Your assumptoin that getting the plastic off is trivial, is incorrect. That is the hardest part! Once the plastic is off it is openly obvious to see how to unhook the wiring, and remove the bolts. But they hide their methods for holding the plastic together and on the column. I would love a video showing nothing by removing interior plastic trim to get at stuff.
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Man, that's rough placement for a shear head bolt. I'm usually lucky enough to get them to where they're on top and they're accessible-- and I go at em with a punch and hammer (or autohammer. though I'll have to try those twist sockets.
Why not switch out the ignition cylinder back with the stock one so your customer has a one key system like OEM?

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Thanks for this! Just swapped out an ignition lock switch because someone decided to use a screw driver to go on a joy ride. Used a dremel to cut the bolt out instead of trying to back it out. Hardest part was getting the ignition to turn 'on' to retract the lock pin out since the tumblers were all shot.
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I changed one of these today in a 01 Honda CRV. I got lucky I didn't have to take the steering wheel down once you get that break off bolt out I was able to reach behind the column with a pick and push the button down and just pushed it right out and put the new one in.
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My ignition got stuck with the key out. I went into the gas station for 2 minutes i came out and it wouldn't turn. It finally came undone and i made it home. Then it wouldnt turn at all without beating the key with a hammer. It wasn't hard to fix though.
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WOW! You were very serious back then. meaning, you didn't have a funny side to your very professional side. You're one of the best mechanics I have ever seen, esp. in the diagnostics field. Keep up the great work and keep the videos coming.
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I enjoyed that video Eric I learned a thing or two. by the way what's happening with your Owen Honda that you bought of that customer a while back, or was the engine shot have you still got it
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I can accurately gauge which year your videos come from solely by the mic level, ambient noises, tone/seriousness, and word count. Love how your on-camera style has evolved since 2014!
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