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I have a 2004 Honda Civic EX (coupe). I was struggling with a steering wheel cover when my steering wheel locked up. I then attempted to start my car to unlock it, but it won't allow me to turn the key. It isn't stuck and the key was all the way in; I tried pushing in, pulling it out a little, but it's like the key doesn't even belong to the car.

I got my spare key, but it also will not work. I am currently giving it time to see if it will unlock after a specific amount of time. My Honda Dealer is closed, as is the Honda help line. My car's manual gives me no information on a situation like this.

Other than waiting to see if it'll allow me to use my key later, what do you suggest?

-Ashaera

Ashaera,

To fix your problem, you have to turn the steering wheel either to the left or right as much as you can, then try to turn the key in the ignition. When the steering wheel locks, the key won't turn. By manually holding the steering wheel out of the lock position, the key will turn again and you're steering column will be back to normal.

Man I hope you haven't been unable to use you're car & waiting for a reply the past five months. For anyone else out there who encounters this problem, this is how to fix it. Hope that helps.

Hah, no I haven't been waiting for 5 months. =)

I got my brother to figure it out. Thank you so much for replying. That is how he fixed it, so you know your stuff.

Thanks again.