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98blackcivic
12-16-2010, 07:12 AM
so now i have a reason to believe maybe it wasnt my starter that was causing my cars problems

i went to go start the car...same thing the starter sounded like it was still engaged after the car started.
but then i noticed my key wouldnt turn @ all! and my car was running...

as i drove to my house from my neighbors house, everytime i engage the clutch to shift, the cars lights would dim and it sounded like the starter was being engaged

now my ignition system is locked up and i i even took the key out and the car was still running...
as of now, the ignition lock will not turn and if i connect the battery the car wake up but doesnt crank cuz the ignition is stuck

someone help!

RBS
12-16-2010, 08:10 AM
disconnect the battery, remove the upper and lower plastic covers for the steering collumn, remove the ignition switch on the left side via 2 phillips screws, take a rubber mallet and start hitting the ignition tumbler in multiple areas. LOL, it works 90% of the time