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Today I parked my Civic with the wheels in full lock to the right. I removed the key and went into the bank to do business. When I tried to restart the car I first had difficulty getting the car into the ignition and when I did the key would not turn.

I phone my automobile association and just when they arrived I managed to get the car to start. Later in the afternoon my wife tried to start the car, this time with the wheels straight ahead, but she had difficulty also. I made an appointment to take the car into my Honda dealer but once again had difficulty starting the car.

When I took the car to the dealer and turned the motor off the problem recurred. The service manager said I would have to pay a $60.00 diagnostic charge and he would phone me at home.

The upshot is that he has quoted an amount of $1200.00 Canadian -$US1044 - to remove the ignition, replace it with a new part, and to re-key two keys.

Has anyone a similar experience and faced a similar bill?

 
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Hi there,

I am having the same issue with my 2005 Honda Civic - the key has been difficult to turn in my ignition, when it does turn the engine won't crank (I managed to get the engine started after about 3 tries). I am thinking the ignition switch has worn out.

Just wondering if you managed to resolve your problem?

Can you let me know how?

Thank you in advance!

 
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check eBay. You can find cylinder assemblies with keys for 100-200 and to get a key programmed even cut to Is no more than 100$. Check youtube, it’s a very doable job. Save alot of money. Have AAA tow it from the stealership