1999 CRV, key stopped working in the ignition.

[fooby]

I went to start my CRV yesterday, same key I've been using since I purchased the car, it unlocks the doors fine but when you try and start the car, I can't even turn the key to accessories (it's not the steering lock). Just wondering if anyone had any idea why it suddenly stopped working? Is there a chip inside that's stopped working maybe? The spare key works fine so it's not the car. Hopefully there's a cheaper solution than getting a new key made!

Edited by fooby on Thursday 14th June 09:06

[was8v]

Sounds like the key is worn.

You can get a new key blade cut for a couple of pounds. Open the plastic head and se if you can remove the blade.

Many key cutters can read the code from a photo of the key and send you one by post, e.g.

https://keysinthepost.com/ or check ebay.

[fooby]

was8v said:

Sounds like the key is worn.

You can get a new key blade cut for a couple of pounds. Open the plastic head and se if you can remove the blade.

Many key cutters can read the code from a photo of the key and send you one by post, e.g.

https://keysinthepost.com/ or check ebay.

Amazing thank you. Will get on that.

[P924]

How big is your keyring? some cars would have the barrells worn, from taking the weight of the key ring while the key was in the ignition.