2003 Honda Pilot Repair Question
2003 Honda Pilot ignition switch
2003 Honda Pilot 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 200000 miles
i can not turn the key to start the engine...
history: for the last couple of days i have had a problem with the key getting stuck in the switch.
today i tried to turn the car on and its stuck (0)lock position. I turn the wheel to the right and to the left and its locked too. It has a 2-3 inch locking position when i try to turn it right or left. Also, when the key is in the ignition when i open the door it beeps until i remove the key.
1. any suggestions on what the problem might possibly be...
2. if i end up getting the car towed should i have the car towed to honda or my local mechanic?
thanks in advance for your guidance.
Asked by ladyokelAnswer
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I just had a similar problem with my 2003 Honda Pilot. In my case the key just would not turn the ignition switch. The dealer wanted $800 to replace the switch that had a new key with it. If I wanted to re-key my doors for the new ignition key, that was and extra $100/door lock... (NO THANKS!!)
My local (Fremont,Ca) locksmith said that this was a common problem with Pilots and Odysseys. He rebuilt the ignition cylinder to work with the existing key. $150 total for the repair...
Hopefully your problem is similar to this one... Check with your local locksmith about the repair....
Good Luck,
Mark