I can't get the key out of the ignition when it is really cold outside. In the summer it is no problem. It is really a pain. Once the car gets really warm, it will come out. Any ideas?
2006-10-31 23:43:58 · 5 answers · asked by Kevin 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Honda
Another factor is that I put the transmission in Park, but the Park light does not go on. If the light will not go on, then the key will not come out, but this only happens in cold weather.
2006-11-01 05:10:07 · update #1
You may need to have a new PRNDL switch installed, for some reason your car doesn't realize it's in park, when it acctually is. You might also want to try a graphite lubricant to help free up the lock cylinder a bit. It sounds as though your problem is electrical, so my advise would be for you to take it to a competent mechanic.
2006-11-02 13:45:48 · answer #1 · answered by quick_ridez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem with mine and its a 1992 Acura. I have to sit and wait 5-10 mins until it warms up for it to light up in P before I can get the key out. The only thing I can do is play around with the gear shift until it FINALLY goes into park
2006-11-01 13:10:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have moisture in the ignition switch which can be rectified by spraying some WD-40 into the key slot. Also, lock deicer will do the same and might be the better choice for the upcoming cold climate.
2006-11-01 00:23:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
attempt adjusting your shifting cables, it could additionally be that it went from rev to park adequate to throw the tranny out, im no longer an entire genius so which you may desire a 2nd opinion, butj my wager is that's one among the two, thy the cables first, if it dont paintings, you probable desire a clean transmission
2016-12-28 09:22:44 · answer #4 · answered by sessums 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May need a new ignition!
2006-11-01 03:33:19 · answer #5 · answered by Jamey T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋