The problem is consistent for both keys.

Michael Abraham

"High Tech Misfit" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> Michael Abraham wrote:
>
>> In my 1990 Honda Accord EX R holds on to the key after turning the engine
>> off. Sometimes it releases it after a minute. Sometimes it retains it
>> until
>> the next day. Sometimes not. My mechanic took the ignition apart,
>> lubricated
>> parts, but it made no difference. It's quite annoying.
>>
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>
> The key itself may be worn. Try your valet key and/or a spare master key
> if you have one to see if it does the same thing with those keys.
>