Key won't unlock driver side door
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Key won't unlock driver side door
Hello, so I got this 2003 Civic Si recently and it has an issue unlocking the driver's door with the key. The key goes in fine but it won't turn left or right as if something was jammed. I'm guessing it's a valet key since its gray (it's the only one the guy had), maybe that's the issue. Every time I want to get in the car I need to open the passengers door, reach over and unlock my door. Its getting really annoying. Any suggestions as to what it might be will be greatly appreciated. Thanks !
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Reeree (01-27-2021)
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needs the lock cylinder rebuilt with new tumblers
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It is a valet key. It is thicker than the other keys. when I'll get home I'll let you know the specs. you can use a file and get it to the other keys thickness.
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Valet key is not the cause of this problem.
A valet key will always work the doors and ignition.
A valet key will always work the doors and ignition.
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Correct ezone. It should work. However the valet key is 0.5 mm thicker than the regular key.
Make a duplicate key for a $1 in home depot and see if this helps before doing anything else.
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And FWIW the black key in your pic appears to be slightly bent.
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Hi,
I’m experiencing the same issue. My black key won’t unlock the door any longer so I got the gray key which only opens the trunk so I can’t lock my car doors. I was trying to follow the post but I’m not sure I quite understand what to do to fix it. Just had all my stuff stolen out of my trunk (cuz I’m :-( a Blondie) and I just want to figure this out.
Is this a key issue or a door lock issue?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Rosie
I’m experiencing the same issue. My black key won’t unlock the door any longer so I got the gray key which only opens the trunk so I can’t lock my car doors. I was trying to follow the post but I’m not sure I quite understand what to do to fix it. Just had all my stuff stolen out of my trunk (cuz I’m :-( a Blondie) and I just want to figure this out.
Is this a key issue or a door lock issue?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Rosie
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Hey bro im having the same problem except its all my keys that arent letting me open the driver side dooe. Its electronic so im sure it has to do with either the wiring or the motor for the lock becuase if theres no electricity getting to the lock you cant do anything to it manually either. Im trying to figure out what it is but there was also a mice problem in my car so theres no tellong ive just been lazy as **** to find out. Im going to check it out this weekend ill let you know whatsup. And dont make a duplicate our keys have a chip in them so unless you get a programmable key it isnt worth ****
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well i know with this car if you tried the driver side you would not get in id put money on that. For example i can lock and unlock my door from the inside with my hand but if the door is open i cant put it up or down. Woth the key i have to open it from the passenger side. With the piwer switch it doesnt do **** to the drivers side door. It doesnt make sense i understand but the situatiin is real lol. If you know how to remedy this please let us know because i dont know what to do im trying to figure it out through trial and error
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With the door open you need to hold the handle open to operate the locks. Standard Honda thing.
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Hey bro im having the same problem except its all my keys that arent letting me open the driver side dooe. Its electronic so im sure it has to do with either the wiring or the motor for the lock becuase if theres no electricity getting to the lock you cant do anything to it manually either.
Lock cylinder. Retumble or replace.
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