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Can’t turn wheel and can’t turn key

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Hello
Really need some help. I have a 2006 Odyssey that is about 270KM and the steering wheel and the key will not turn. The wheel will turn only 5 degrees to one end but it’s very hard. I tried moving the wheel while trying two keys, one about 1 year old. Tried slightly hitting the key in, using wd40, moving the key in and out but nothing. The wheel is straight and the steering is I believe in the Center.

Now is there a way to unlock the wheel if I took the panel around the steering out? The bottom panel is difficult to remove. Still trying with that.

Also would this be a cylinder issue or the ignition issue or both? Can the cylinder be fixed if it’s the issue?

I went through all the related posts but nothing works for me.

thanks
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@rjsrj I guess I’m on the final path to the end of this disaster.
I have someone who will come and “reprogram” the keys. The only issue is the keys. Do I have the correct keys? I read somewhere that the ones I have will need a Honda Chip to replace the “pill” like thing I have in the key. See my previous picture.
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I think the Honda "chip" is the pill-like thing you have.
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It works. (y):D😄
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Reaz said:
It works. (y):D😄
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What did you do?
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Reaz said:
It works. (y):D😄
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Yay!! Nice work!
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thscott said:
What did you do?
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The two keys that came with the ignition has a dummy “chip” ID 48. I needed a Honda ID 46 in the key. The locksmith added this to both keys and then reprogrammed the van to accept the keys. The van now turns on and I can drive.
In total it cost me $209 including tax plus my labour and days of frustration.
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bluecivic107
Does the remote start still work?
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No it doesn’t work but I have to reprogram it. Haven’t done that yet. According to the manual it’s just a matter of disconnecting it and pressing a button and reconnecting. Ever since getting it I’ve only used the starter in the last week.
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bluecivic107
You should have an immobilizer bypass module, that must be reprogrammed to you new transponder key
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Sorry don’t understand. This is supposed to bypass the immobilizer. The manuals says the key is also needed to reprogram it.
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Reaz said:
The manuals says the key is also needed to reprogram it.
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Sorry to confuse you… Yes, you’re newly reprogrammed transponder key is needed configure the Bypass Module..
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No problem. After getting the keys to work I totally forgot about the remote starter.
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