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Here's a head scratcher that probably makes me sound stupid but none the
less still need help. Noticed a screw in the front tire so I changed the
tire. I went to turn the key so I can use my tire inflator (to plug into
the lighter plug) and the key won't turn. Just beeps like the key is in the
ignition and reminds you to take it out. Doesn't turn one way or another,
totally locked. Tried a spare key still no luck. FOB still works fine. I
have no idea what I did. Took off the old tire put on the spare. Did it
before and the car started. Lucky this time it is in my garage and not on
the side of the highway.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. 2002 Civic Sedan LX (Canadian).

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<GWgVb.10732$R6H.7717@twister01.bloor.is.net.cable .rogers.com>,
tonym@compu-z.com says...
> Here's a head scratcher that probably makes me sound stupid but none the
> less still need help. Noticed a screw in the front tire so I changed the
> tire. I went to turn the key so I can use my tire inflator (to plug into
> the lighter plug) and the key won't turn. Just beeps like the key is in the
> ignition and reminds you to take it out. Doesn't turn one way or another,
> totally locked. Tried a spare key still no luck. FOB still works fine. I
> have no idea what I did. Took off the old tire put on the spare. Did it
> before and the car started. Lucky this time it is in my garage and not on
> the side of the highway.
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated. 2002 Civic Sedan LX (Canadian).
>
>
>
Try turning the steering wheel when you turn the key. The column lock
could be bound.

Randy