Cant remove key from igntion & car cant startup.

[swgiant]

Car already off and in "P" position, cant remove the key from ignition. Then try to start the car again, failed. Only cranking sound. Also try shift the gear up & down from P, R, N, D, 1, 2 but still cant startup and key still stuck inside. I only can remove the key when I disconnected battery + - terminals. Seems like safety feature jammed there.

First thought was battery fault but foreman tested the battery still in Green Zone, voltage still in healthy. Could it be alarm anti-theft feature ? But my alarm is very simple and basic, which does not come with anti-theft feature or cut fuel feature. Now the alarm is not functioning together with center lock. When I pressed the alarm to lock/unlock, it got lock/unlock mechanical sound but center lock still maintained in 'locked' position! Therefore, i have to unlock the alarm just to disable the siren, then manual unlock the car.

Whats problem there? Wiring problem ? Ignition switch problem ? Gear Shift cable problem ? Car already towed to workshop. They mentioned need to take time to diagnosis.

 

[Tom]

hi, do tell us more and what car are you referring to?

 

[swgiant]

1989 honda inspire cb5, no immobilizer.

 

[Rleo6965]

Try to spray WD40 on Ignition Switch Key hole. This might help.

 

[twistedichc]

try checking the fuse box, if batt need to come off sure it's electronic & first thing to check is your fuse box.

 

[swgiant]

almost a week past, car still in the workshop. Car can start but remote lock/unlock is not functioning. Have to press the remote to disable the alarm's siren then manually unlock the car. Tauke is busying...

 

[vr2turbo]

Looks more like security system problem that is disabling your car

 

[DanzEterna]

try to find a button located next to the ignition, u might need to press it at the same time & remove the key.

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also try turning the steering wheel from left to right & vice versa & remove the key...

 

[swgiant]

received a phone call from foreman, he mentioned the main relay already spoilt. He recommends me to replace a new set as the existing is quite fragile and weakened by the infirmities of old age, 23 years already. It costs me RM 400+, have to wait 1 week for stock arrive.

 

[twistedichc]

received a phone call from foreman, he mentioned the main relay already spoilt. He recommends me to replace a new set as the existing is quite fragile and weakened by the infirmities of old age, 23 years already. It costs me RM 400+, have to wait 1 week for stock arrive.

in that case make sure u r there when they r goin to replace the relay coz if it's not the prob u r paying them for nothing.

 

[vr2turbo]

in that case make sure u r there when they r goin to replace the relay coz if it's not the prob u r paying them for nothing.

Yup, make sure it is changed not repaired.....