Hi I just bought a replacement key for my Honda accord bu...


Hi I just bought a replacement key for my Honda accord but it is now locked in the ignition and alarm keeps coming on. What can I do? Mechanic's Assistant: How many miles are on the Honda? Has this ever happened before? A...

Hi I just bought a replacement key for my Honda accord but it is now locked in the ignition and alarm keeps coming on. What can I do? Mechanic's Assistant: How many miles are on the Honda? Has this ever happened before? About 175,000. This has never happened before. I lost my key and just purchased a replacement Mechanic's Assistant: What year is your Accord? 2008 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Accord yourself? What have you tried so far? As soon as I put The key in locked in to the ignition. Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Bo Sorry no

Automotive Expert
Hello and thank you for using Just Answer, my name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I will be glad to help you. It sounds the the key might be cut slightly wrong. You will probably have to apply a good amount of force while wiggling the key to get it out. As far as the alarm going off, your key will need programmed to the immobilizer by the dealership.

The key won't come out.. I even put wd 40
Automotive Expert
Is the steering wheel locked also or does it move freely?

It moves freely
Automotive Expert
You may need to get vice grips on the key but it should come out. Try a cycling it through the different ignition positions and wiggling the key while pulling out

Tried that.. could the key be locked because of the alarm?The person that made the key and is trying to program the remote is with me and we both tried the suggestions you are saying but he says he that the key has never locked on him beforeIs there a way to reset the alarm?
Automotive Expert
You can unhook the battyBattery

We did but the alarm still goes off as soon as it is reconnected
Automotive Expert
I would try removing the key while the battery is disconnected

Tried that
Automotive Expert
If nothing else is working you will need to remove the ignition cylinder

Then what do I do?
Automotive Expert
If the key cannot be removed from the lock cylinder it will need cut open and replaced
Automotive Expert
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