steering lock - Honda Prelude

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Mon 8 Mar 2004 23:08
steering lock - Honda Prelude - Mikey Jay
The steering lock on my Honda Prelude won\'t engage when the keys are out. I had this once before on another car. I\'m wary of applying lubricant to the lock. Last time Used wd40 but is this a good idea when there are electrical contacts in the switch? Any useful suggestions most welcome.Cheers,Mikey.
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Mon 8 Mar 2004 23:24
steering lock - Civic8
Electrical components are not in the keyhole.the switch is mounted at the end of ignition barrel.as long as you dont smother it with WD ie used sparingly should be fine.and ps steering lock only comes in when steering wheel in certain position.try turning the wheel untill it locks if it wont after a full turn something wrong/poss lubrication?
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Tue 9 Mar 2004 08:29
steering lock - Mikey Jay
Thanks mech1. Will try. I suppose I may have to take the combination switch (ie. indicator/headlight what not) cover off to investigate if WD fails. Don't let me down WD!!!
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Tue 9 Mar 2004 13:16
steering lock - Honda Prelude - Victorbox
Just to relate that my steering column lock stopped engaging just a few weeks before the whole ignition lock seized solid on the morning of a holiday trip to Cornwall. Might be worth changing the lock barrel now while it can still be easily removed. This was many years ago in a 1970's Vauxhall & your Honda may be different, but still worth considering. My Dad's old 1965 Ford Zephyr had the steering lock engage while he was driving it which was interesting!
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