Why would my new car key only works in ignition?
I have a 2005 Honda CRV and I just got an aftermarket key fob for it. I transferred the contents of the original fob over to the new one and then got the blank key laser cut at the dealer. The remote portion works perfectly fine. However, the key won't work in the doors or glove box.
Initially, the key wasn't working properly in the ignition either. It would catch a lot in the cylinder and wasn't smooth. After about 15-30 times of taking the key in and out of the ignition the key became smooth and fluid. Now it works fine in the ignition and starts the car without problem.
When I try to put the key in the door it doesn't go in smoothly and won't open the lock.
How do I make it work? Could it just be that the key is new and still sharply cut?
Maybe if I use it for a bit it will start working smoothly like the ignition? I'm assuming the key is rough in the door because the cylinders in them rarely get used (because I use the keyless entry)
What do you think?
The key is bad. The new one should work effortlessly.
Check the original one works correctly. If it does, Go back to who ever cut the new one
Andy C
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