90 Honda Accrd --Won't shift

It's an automatic...when I go to press the brake,it does'nt always release
the shifter so I can put it in Drive.It also won't release the ignition
key from the ignition when I shut the car off.Sometimes when I restart the
car and shut it off again it will release the key.....anybody got any
ideas??Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

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harshgrind, (love that, BTW)

It's the adjustment of the length of the shift cable. A non-Honda
mechanic could probably fix it for you. It only has to be out a bit to
give (more) trouble when it gets cold outside.

'Curly'

 

I know Curly's already answered, but I wanted to throw my 2¢ in:

What kind of shape is your key in?

 

The key is NOT an original.It is slightly bent in an arc to the right...but
very slightly.

 

The key is NOT an original.It is slightly bent in an arc to the right...but
very slightly.

 

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Others might not agree, but I use an aerosol graphite lock spray called
LockEase. It's messy because of the graphite, but it seems to have the
right balance of solvents to flush the crud out, and a bit of graphite
to lube the lock without stiffening in the cold. I've used the same can
for about 5 years (and several cars), and it's really good for freeing
up locks that don't get used (keyless entry / rear hatch), and I believe
it helps the power locks work with less strain in the cold. It comes in
a tiny blue aerosol can, and is made in America. I spray it in with the
long nozzle, then 'work' the lock with the key for a minute. You have to
wipe the key off with a tissue the first few times because graphite is
very dirty looking stuff. I do all the dooor locks, glove box, and the
ignition lock. I think I got it at Revy Hardware, or a locksmith.

'Curly'

 

Hey Curly....Really appreciate U taking the time in
this matter.I will definately explore that option.I
admire the hell out of you people that can dicern
these things.Have a great day.

 

Hey Curly....Really appreciate U taking the time in
this matter.I will definately explore that option.I
admire the hell out of you people that can dicern
these things.Have a great day.

 

Time to repost this. I can virtually guarantee that this is your
problem.



My friend purchased a (transmission) console switch from
www.hparts.com . The
part is Honda# 35700-SM4-A91 hpart# 327830 and the price was $31.63
plus $5.62
S&H. She had a very experienced amateur install it. He looked at the
manual
briefly then went out and installed it in under 20 minutes. It should
be pretty
straight forward for anyone with just a little experience, only
slightly tricky
part is to adjust it (if necessary) so that the indicator lights match
the shift
lever position.

Results: Since installing the switch January 2000, she has had
absolutely no
problem with it. Previously the car would always experience the
syndrome until
it had been warmed up for at least 20 minutes on even a moderately
cold day.

To recap the symptoms:

- Vehicle is 1990+ Accord with AT (others with AT may be affected
also)
- Problem is strongly linked to cold temperatures.
- Key cannot be removed after shifting into P
- Dash indicator light does not indicate "P" even though transmission
is positively in P
- Car cannot be shifted out of P after this has happened
- Problem solves itself when the "P" indicator lights which occurs
after a period of time related to the interior temperature of the car.