General engine questions/issues that aren't specific to the other categories
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By DJSilkie
#65449 Since my knowledge of how the wiring in a civic is hooked up is limited, I'm kinda lost when it comes to things like this. (like when things dont work I mean)

I have the key in the ignition, the ignition itself is nicely assembled and mounted like it should be, the steering wheel is unlocked, the gear is in park, the wires going from the ignition into the driver's side fuse box are all plugged in where they should be, the OTHER fuse box is wired to my battery as it should be as well, (dunno if that's relevant but I figured something needed power) and anything else I can think of is all fine...yet the key STILL won't turn. :x

this is very irritating. Without the key being able to turn even to the first setting, I cant test my stereo, fog lights, gauges...ANYTHING.

*throws something aggressively*
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By Greasedmonkey
#65466 You got me. ive never heard of this happening.
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By DJSilkie
#65492 awesome...well I just got my hands on the manual for my civic so I'm doin a complete check-up tonight :)
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By hatchin06
#65836 go to pep boys or some auto store, they have this graphite stuff in a tube. all you need to do is pop the cap off put it in your key hole, give it a little puff, turn your key and then let me know what happens. it only cost like 5 bucks.
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By DJSilkie
#65867 Nevermind guys...I got it...I could say something epic like I completely rebuilt the car in 30 seconds but no...

...uh...the key just had to be turned harder...it was sticky from sitting too long. :(

how embarassing
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By hatchin06
#65897 :lol: At least you got it now.
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By Greasedmonkey
#65951
DJSilkie wrote:Nevermind guys...I got it...I could say something epic like I completely rebuilt the car in 30 seconds but no...

...uh...the key just had to be turned harder...it was sticky from sitting too long. :(

how embarassing


wow....
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By DJSilkie
#65991
Greasedmonkey wrote:
DJSilkie wrote:Nevermind guys...I got it...I could say something epic like I completely rebuilt the car in 30 seconds but no...

...uh...the key just had to be turned harder...it was sticky from sitting too long. :(

how embarassing


wow....


Tell me about it >_>