2003 Honda Pilot ignition switch

2003 HONDA PILOT
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LADYOKEL
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i can not turn the key to start the engine...
history: for the last couple of days i have had a problem with the key getting stuck in the switch.
today i tried to turn the car on and its stuck (0)lock position. I turn the wheel to the right and to the left and its locked too. It has a 2-3 inch locking position when i try to turn it right or left. Also, when the key is in the ignition when i open the door it beeps until i remove the key.
1. any suggestions on what the problem might possibly be...
2. if i end up getting the car towed should i have the car towed to honda or my local mechanic?
thanks in advance for your guidance.
Mar 19, 2010 at 6:26 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Mar 19, 2010 at 6:29 PM
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I just had a similar problem with my 2003 Honda Pilot. In my case the key just would not turn the ignition switch. The dealer wanted $800 to replace the switch that had a new key with it. If I wanted to re-key my doors for the new ignition key, that was and extra $100/door lock... (NO THANKS!!)

My local (Fremont,Ca) locksmith said that this was a common problem with Pilots and Odysseys. He rebuilt the ignition cylinder to work with the existing key. $150 total for the repair...

Hopefully your problem is similar to this one... Check with your local locksmith about the repair....

Good Luck,

Mark
Mar 21, 2010 at 3:19 PM
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