david.e.macaskill@honeywell.com (David Macaskill) wrote in
news:55a4c938.0501241042.16fd7417@posting.google.c om:

> I have a '91 Accord. I was having trouble getting the key to turn in
> the ignition. I phoned Honda and they told me (correctly) the key was
> probably old and worn, and that I should get a new one cut. So I took
> my spare into our local Honda dealership and had 2 copies made. They
> both work in the ignition. What they don't do is open the trunk.
> Apparently this is a known problem across all makes of Honda. Has
> anyone else experienced this or is my local dealer selling me a story?
>


Sounds like your "spare" was the valet key. You need a spare of the regular
key.

If the locks are original, the dealer may be able to get new keys based on
your VIN.

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