key wont turn

RIP94H22PRELUDE · 05-06-07, 06:06 PM

ok i just replaced the electrical part of the ignition switch and when i went to start the car,the key wont turn.Is that some sort of security thing that i trip pease need help soon

mr_cox · 05-06-07, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RIP94H22PRELUDE

ok i just replaced the electrical part of the ignition switch and when i went to start the car,the key wont turn.Is that some sort of security thing that i trip pease need help soon

hold on.. umm.. is the steering wheel locked?

RIP94H22PRELUDE · 05-06-07, 06:44 PM

no its not lock

mr_cox · 05-06-07, 06:48 PM

i don't understnad that.. because the ignition switch(eletric part) shoudn't have ANYTHING to do with the mechanical part..

did u take that apart too or something??

RIP94H22PRELUDE · 05-06-07, 08:03 PM

nope.its weird

RIP94H22PRELUDE · 05-06-07, 08:20 PM

well how about this what if the guy gave me a ignition switch for a 2dr would it still work for a 4dr

93gold_legend · 05-06-07, 08:43 PM

turn the steering wheel around a little should work...

RIP94H22PRELUDE · 05-06-07, 08:49 PM

it lock up when i tried that lol,the key dont turn so yea

larrylegend · 05-06-07, 10:18 PM

did you make sure that the pin inside the ignition and the "key hole" of the electric part lined up properly. When i replaced mine i had everything closed up and the key won't turn. I took it off again and realized the two parts weren't mated properly. Use a flathead screwdriver to get the "key hole" in the the same orientation as the pin coming out of the key part of the ignition and your problem should be solved.

Legend4Lyfe · 05-07-07, 10:47 AM

i had a problem like that but mine happened when i was cleaning my car, i removed everything for cleaning purposes (i.e seats, carpets). did u remove the radio because there are certain wires by the radio and cigarette lighter i think the connection im talking bout is the connection that controls the shifting of the vehicle (i.e d, r, n, d1,d2). i found out i had disonnected mine thats y my car wasnt starting. giv it a shot.

Ting · 05-07-07, 11:12 AM

Your key might be wearing out. My original key won't work anymore because the front part wears out after 13 years.

Alperovich · 05-07-07, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ting

Your key might be wearing out. My original key won't work anymore because the front part wears out after 13 years.

i had the same problem with my key, but it only became a problem after i got some new key's cut at acura. After i used my new key once in the ignition switch, the old key stopped working. its only good to open the doors now.

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RIP94H22PRELUDE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: houston,texas Posts: 5 Car 1: 94 prelude stolen in march rip Car 2: 92 acura legend iTrader: (0)	key wont turn ok i just replaced the electrical part of the ignition switch and when i went to start the car,the key wont turn.Is that some sort of security thing that i trip pease need help soon

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mr_cox Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Orange, NJ Posts: 357 Car 1: 94 LS Coupe iTrader: (1)	i don't understnad that.. because the ignition switch(eletric part) shoudn't have ANYTHING to do with the mechanical part.. did u take that apart too or something?? __________________ 2003 Acura CL Type S with Nav 6 speed

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93gold_legend Ganja smokes Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: kansas Posts: 741 Car 1: 93 champagne Sedan iTrader: (0)	turn the steering wheel around a little should work... __________________ http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/861/sigg22qu0.jpg

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Ting Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Monterey, Bay Area Posts: 1,147 Car 1: 94 GS Black / Black - Sold iTrader: (2)	Your key might be wearing out. My original key won't work anymore because the front part wears out after 13 years. __________________ Nor Cal Summer Meet(Monterey Bay) http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...d.php?t=101319 http://shopro4u.com/west_coast_acura...d_meet_200.htm NorCal Legend Owners, please sign up... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Norcal_Legend_crew 1994 Legend GS Blk / Blk - Sold

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05-06-07, 06:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
RIP94H22PRELUDE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: houston,texas Posts: 5 Car 1: 94 prelude stolen in march rip Car 2: 92 acura legend iTrader: (0)	no its not lock

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RIP94H22PRELUDE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: houston,texas Posts: 5 Car 1: 94 prelude stolen in march rip Car 2: 92 acura legend iTrader: (0)	nope.its weird

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RIP94H22PRELUDE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: houston,texas Posts: 5 Car 1: 94 prelude stolen in march rip Car 2: 92 acura legend iTrader: (0)	well how about this what if the guy gave me a ignition switch for a 2dr would it still work for a 4dr

05-06-07, 08:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
RIP94H22PRELUDE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: houston,texas Posts: 5 Car 1: 94 prelude stolen in march rip Car 2: 92 acura legend iTrader: (0)	it lock up when i tried that lol,the key dont turn so yea

05-06-07, 10:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
larrylegend Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 58 Car 1: 1992 Black LS iTrader: (0)	did you make sure that the pin inside the ignition and the "key hole" of the electric part lined up properly. When i replaced mine i had everything closed up and the key won't turn. I took it off again and realized the two parts weren't mated properly. Use a flathead screwdriver to get the "key hole" in the the same orientation as the pin coming out of the key part of the ignition and your problem should be solved.

05-07-07, 10:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
Legend4Lyfe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 105 Car 1: 91 Acura Legend iTrader: (0)	i had a problem like that but mine happened when i was cleaning my car, i removed everything for cleaning purposes (i.e seats, carpets). did u remove the radio because there are certain wires by the radio and cigarette lighter i think the connection im talking bout is the connection that controls the shifting of the vehicle (i.e d, r, n, d1,d2). i found out i had disonnected mine thats y my car wasnt starting. giv it a shot.

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