OMGImInPattaya Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 My getting on in years CRV Is having a problem with its door lock mechanism. When the key is inserted and turned, it doesn't catch (or whatever it's supposed to catch is loose or broken) so that the lick or cylinder doesn't turn-over or engage and unlock the door. I have felfmthismfroblemmcoming on for sme time as for 6 mos or so, I've had to jiggle the key. Bit often to find/engage whatever pin mechanism is in there to unlock the door. Well, this morning, it seems to have finally given up for good as no amount of key jiggling would open the door. Only the drivers door is affected so its specific to that mechanism and not a system problem. My question is in a case like this, is it better to take the car to a car repair/service center or call a locksmith? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Just a thought. Have you stuck the applicator from a can of WD-40 or equivalent into the lock and squirted WD-40 inside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomthai Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Or get a key fob with remote for the central locking. I don't think I've ever put the key the door of our truck. Unless of course CRVs don't have central locking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Just a thought. Have you stuck the applicator from a can of WD-40 or equivalent into the lock and squirted WD-40 inside? Seemed more like a broken mechanicals problem rather than lubrication problem but I have sonax so will give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotsira Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Take the car to a car repair/service centre not a locksmith, most likely will need to order and replace a broken part so i would take it to a Honda dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 1 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Take the car to a car repair/service centre not a locksmith, most likely will need to order and replace a broken part so i would take it to a Honda dealer. Try a local accessory shop that sell's center lock systems they normally have the part for 1/2 the price of Honda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotsira Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Take the car to a car repair/service centre not a locksmith, most likely will need to order and replace a broken part so i would take it to a Honda dealer. Try a local accessory shop that sell's center lock systems they normally have the part for 1/2 the price of Honda. Depends what is broken, and whether the part is unique to Honda or not, and until someone removes the door panel to see what the problem is. Also whether the OP wants genuine or after market components fitted to his car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Have you got an unused spare key? Your key may be worn down and an unused one may just have that little extra metal in the teeth to work the lock. Or get a new key cut, again the teeth may just be that little bigger with sharp edges to work the lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Have you got an unused spare key? Your key may be worn down and an unused one may just have that little extra metal in the teeth to work the lock. Or get a new key cut, again the teeth may just be that little bigger with sharp edges to work the lock. Thought of that and so used my master key that I keep in the safe to cut the key I use daily and same same...so it doesn't appear to be a worn down key problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 http://www.wikihow.com/Fix-an-Ignition-Key-That-Doesn't-Turn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Have you got an unused spare key? Your key may be worn down and an unused one may just have that little extra metal in the teeth to work the lock. Or get a new key cut, again the teeth may just be that little bigger with sharp edges to work the lock. Thought of that and so used my master key that I keep in the safe to cut the key I use daily and same same...so it doesn't appear to be a worn down key problem. Oh! well worth a try Looks like you have to get to the lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 You want the OP to write an article about an ignition key that does not turn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Is your key on a huge bunch of keys.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 Is your key on a huge bunch of keys.....? No...just a couple and the CRV key is embossed with "HONDA" on it so definitely trying with the right key Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurwait Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Probably the tab/cam arm at the back of the lock has come loose. Take to dealer and replace part. Hope your car doesn't go missing shortly after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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