:surrender Ok, so I'm changing the ignition switch because once a month or so my 2000 TL won't start. Now the key won't turn. What did I do wrong? I looks like the immobilizer is keeping me from stealing my own car. Can you help me? :surrender

 

It's not just the steering wheel lock?

 

try turning the steerng wheel and turning the key at the same time

 

Hopefully its not what happened to my wife's Pilot. She accidently put our Ford Explorer key in the ignition. It stuck a little but she pulled it back out. When she put the Honda key in, nothing happened. When I got there I realized the immobilizer had activated, but apparently several of the pins in the ignition lock were damaged and they had to put it on a roll-back and take it to the dealer.

It cost us roughly $250 to have fixed.

 

Check your key first, see if there's anything wrong with it. I had trouble turning my key when i noticed it was slightly bent. like a tiny little bit.

Or try using your second set of key to see if it turns properly.

Hope this helps!

 

you're right, the steering wheel was in a position that put preasure on the key. when I moved the steering wheel then the key turned fine. time for reassembly. thanks!!!!