I think my car is frozen...or something

[EBStrider]

I really don't know what else to do, I've asked other friends for help but nothing they said worked.

I have a 2003 Honda CR-V, just for reference

So it snowed here over the weekend, and I needed something out of the car. I figured I'd run the car for a minute or two while I'm out there. Here's the problem, I can't get the key to turn and the steering wheel is completely locked. I mean I'm not the hulk or anything, but no matter how much force into it, neither part would budge. I've noticed that it's taking a little bit longer to turn over, but I figured it's the cold. The car is in park, the e-brake isn't on. A friend of mine suggested that it might be in between gears, and to go back out there, press on the break (while the car is off, since I can't turn it on) and move the gear shift. I tried that, but it seems I can't really move the gear shift anymore than it already is. I'm out of ideas, and so is he. I can't really go back out there until tomorrow morning, but is there anything else I can try when I go back out there? Does anyone know what the problem might be?

[Crimmy Sun]

EBStrider

I really don't know what else to do, I've asked other friends for help but nothing they said worked.

I have a 2003 Honda CR-V, just for reference

So it snowed here over the weekend, and I needed something out of the car. I figured I'd run the car for a minute or two while I'm out there. Here's the problem, I can't get the key to turn and the steering wheel is completely locked. I mean I'm not the hulk or anything, but no matter how much force into it, neither part would budge. I've noticed that it's taking a little bit longer to turn over, but I figured it's the cold. The car is in park, the e-brake isn't on. A friend of mine suggested that it might be in between gears, and to go back out there, press on the break (while the car is off, since I can't turn it on) and move the gear shift. I tried that, but it seems I can't really move the gear shift anymore than it already is. I'm out of ideas, and so is he. I can't really go back out there until tomorrow morning, but is there anything else I can try when I go back out there? Does anyone know what the problem might be?

You're battery is prolly half-dead, try jumping it

[EBStrider]

Crimmy Sun

EBStrider

I really don't know what else to do, I've asked other friends for help but nothing they said worked.

I have a 2003 Honda CR-V, just for reference

So it snowed here over the weekend, and I needed something out of the car. I figured I'd run the car for a minute or two while I'm out there. Here's the problem, I can't get the key to turn and the steering wheel is completely locked. I mean I'm not the hulk or anything, but no matter how much force into it, neither part would budge. I've noticed that it's taking a little bit longer to turn over, but I figured it's the cold. The car is in park, the e-brake isn't on. A friend of mine suggested that it might be in between gears, and to go back out there, press on the break (while the car is off, since I can't turn it on) and move the gear shift. I tried that, but it seems I can't really move the gear shift anymore than it already is. I'm out of ideas, and so is he. I can't really go back out there until tomorrow morning, but is there anything else I can try when I go back out there? Does anyone know what the problem might be?

You're battery is prolly half-dead, try jumping it

We just replaced it, that shouldn't be the issue. In fact, that isn't the issue, because I can't even get the key to move when it's in the ignition to see if it'll turn on. That's the issue, when i put the key in the ignition, I can't even get it to move.

[Crimmy Sun]

EBStrider

Crimmy Sun

EBStrider

I really don't know what else to do, I've asked other friends for help but nothing they said worked.

I have a 2003 Honda CR-V, just for reference

So it snowed here over the weekend, and I needed something out of the car. I figured I'd run the car for a minute or two while I'm out there. Here's the problem, I can't get the key to turn and the steering wheel is completely locked. I mean I'm not the hulk or anything, but no matter how much force into it, neither part would budge. I've noticed that it's taking a little bit longer to turn over, but I figured it's the cold. The car is in park, the e-brake isn't on. A friend of mine suggested that it might be in between gears, and to go back out there, press on the break (while the car is off, since I can't turn it on) and move the gear shift. I tried that, but it seems I can't really move the gear shift anymore than it already is. I'm out of ideas, and so is he. I can't really go back out there until tomorrow morning, but is there anything else I can try when I go back out there? Does anyone know what the problem might be?

You're battery is prolly half-dead, try jumping it

We just replaced it, that shouldn't be the issue. In fact, that isn't the issue, because I can't even get the key to move when it's in the ignition to see if it'll turn on. That's the issue, when i put the key in the ignition, I can't even get it to move.

How'd you know it took longer to turn over?

wouldnt make sense for it to be frozen unless some how the ignition cylinder got moisture in it, so try yanking the steering wheel in either direction while you turn the key, sometime the wheel lock will freeze up they ignition cylinder

[midnitevil]

From what the OP wrote,my opinion is it's just a locked steering wheel.

[KuroX_o]

Crimmy Sun

EBStrider

Crimmy Sun

EBStrider

I really don't know what else to do, I've asked other friends for help but nothing they said worked.

I have a 2003 Honda CR-V, just for reference

So it snowed here over the weekend, and I needed something out of the car. I figured I'd run the car for a minute or two while I'm out there. Here's the problem, I can't get the key to turn and the steering wheel is completely locked. I mean I'm not the hulk or anything, but no matter how much force into it, neither part would budge. I've noticed that it's taking a little bit longer to turn over, but I figured it's the cold. The car is in park, the e-brake isn't on. A friend of mine suggested that it might be in between gears, and to go back out there, press on the break (while the car is off, since I can't turn it on) and move the gear shift. I tried that, but it seems I can't really move the gear shift anymore than it already is. I'm out of ideas, and so is he. I can't really go back out there until tomorrow morning, but is there anything else I can try when I go back out there? Does anyone know what the problem might be?

You're battery is prolly half-dead, try jumping it

We just replaced it, that shouldn't be the issue. In fact, that isn't the issue, because I can't even get the key to move when it's in the ignition to see if it'll turn on. That's the issue, when i put the key in the ignition, I can't even get it to move.

How'd you know it took longer to turn over?

wouldnt make sense for it to be frozen unless some how the ignition cylinder got moisture in it, so try yanking the steering wheel in either direction while you turn the key, sometime the wheel lock will freeze up they ignition cylinder

Even if it's lock, theres still a chance that it'll free up sometimes to be able to turn the ignition.

My suggestion to the OP, if you can't turn your key, even though you try moving the steering wheel, and it'll only turn sometimes, there's a chance you might need a new ignition. Saying possible, not saying it is without looking at it. I've replaced a few so far, weather key won't turn or only turns sometimes.

As for trying to start it, I also live in the cold, so I understand the worry of it cranking over slowly. It is either the cold or you're low on gas that it's turning slowly.

And there's a way to get your gear out of parking and into neutral drive or reverse while the key isn't in the ignition. Although it's not going to help you, most cars have a hidden button you press down and change gear. Mainly used by tow truck drivers for cases like yours, they can put it in neutral and put the vehicle onto a flat bed.

[Kokuren]

Crimmy Sun

EBStrider

Crimmy Sun

EBStrider

I really don't know what else to do, I've asked other friends for help but nothing they said worked.

I have a 2003 Honda CR-V, just for reference

So it snowed here over the weekend, and I needed something out of the car. I figured I'd run the car for a minute or two while I'm out there. Here's the problem, I can't get the key to turn and the steering wheel is completely locked. I mean I'm not the hulk or anything, but no matter how much force into it, neither part would budge. I've noticed that it's taking a little bit longer to turn over, but I figured it's the cold. The car is in park, the e-brake isn't on. A friend of mine suggested that it might be in between gears, and to go back out there, press on the break (while the car is off, since I can't turn it on) and move the gear shift. I tried that, but it seems I can't really move the gear shift anymore than it already is. I'm out of ideas, and so is he. I can't really go back out there until tomorrow morning, but is there anything else I can try when I go back out there? Does anyone know what the problem might be?

You're battery is prolly half-dead, try jumping it

We just replaced it, that shouldn't be the issue. In fact, that isn't the issue, because I can't even get the key to move when it's in the ignition to see if it'll turn on. That's the issue, when i put the key in the ignition, I can't even get it to move.

How'd you know it took longer to turn over?

wouldnt make sense for it to be frozen unless some how the ignition cylinder got moisture in it, so try yanking the steering wheel in either direction while you turn the key, sometime the wheel lock will freeze up they ignition cylinder

I don't think you caught the part where she said that she is sure that its not her battery because she got a new one.

I laughed so hard.

Does she even know what a car battery does?

[Crimmy Sun]

Kokuren

Crimmy Sun

EBStrider

Crimmy Sun

EBStrider

I really don't know what else to do, I've asked other friends for help but nothing they said worked.

I have a 2003 Honda CR-V, just for reference

So it snowed here over the weekend, and I needed something out of the car. I figured I'd run the car for a minute or two while I'm out there. Here's the problem, I can't get the key to turn and the steering wheel is completely locked. I mean I'm not the hulk or anything, but no matter how much force into it, neither part would budge. I've noticed that it's taking a little bit longer to turn over, but I figured it's the cold. The car is in park, the e-brake isn't on. A friend of mine suggested that it might be in between gears, and to go back out there, press on the break (while the car is off, since I can't turn it on) and move the gear shift. I tried that, but it seems I can't really move the gear shift anymore than it already is. I'm out of ideas, and so is he. I can't really go back out there until tomorrow morning, but is there anything else I can try when I go back out there? Does anyone know what the problem might be?

You're battery is prolly half-dead, try jumping it

We just replaced it, that shouldn't be the issue. In fact, that isn't the issue, because I can't even get the key to move when it's in the ignition to see if it'll turn on. That's the issue, when i put the key in the ignition, I can't even get it to move.

How'd you know it took longer to turn over?

wouldnt make sense for it to be frozen unless some how the ignition cylinder got moisture in it, so try yanking the steering wheel in either direction while you turn the key, sometime the wheel lock will freeze up they ignition cylinder

I don't think you caught the part where she said that she is sure that its not her battery because she got a new one.

I laughed so hard.

Does she even know what a car battery does?

I doubt it, but I was trying to be nice about it
OP seems to be tying multiple unrelated issues together

[Kokuren]

Crimmy Sun

Kokuren

Crimmy Sun

EBStrider

Crimmy Sun

EBStrider

I really don't know what else to do, I've asked other friends for help but nothing they said worked.

I have a 2003 Honda CR-V, just for reference

So it snowed here over the weekend, and I needed something out of the car. I figured I'd run the car for a minute or two while I'm out there. Here's the problem, I can't get the key to turn and the steering wheel is completely locked. I mean I'm not the hulk or anything, but no matter how much force into it, neither part would budge. I've noticed that it's taking a little bit longer to turn over, but I figured it's the cold. The car is in park, the e-brake isn't on. A friend of mine suggested that it might be in between gears, and to go back out there, press on the break (while the car is off, since I can't turn it on) and move the gear shift. I tried that, but it seems I can't really move the gear shift anymore than it already is. I'm out of ideas, and so is he. I can't really go back out there until tomorrow morning, but is there anything else I can try when I go back out there? Does anyone know what the problem might be?

You're battery is prolly half-dead, try jumping it

We just replaced it, that shouldn't be the issue. In fact, that isn't the issue, because I can't even get the key to move when it's in the ignition to see if it'll turn on. That's the issue, when i put the key in the ignition, I can't even get it to move.

How'd you know it took longer to turn over?

wouldnt make sense for it to be frozen unless some how the ignition cylinder got moisture in it, so try yanking the steering wheel in either direction while you turn the key, sometime the wheel lock will freeze up they ignition cylinder

I don't think you caught the part where she said that she is sure that its not her battery because she got a new one.

I laughed so hard.

Does she even know what a car battery does?

I doubt it, but I was trying to be nice about it
OP seems to be tying multiple unrelated issues together

Yeah. Well, If you don't know much, its time to start learning.

Hows your DSM doing btw?

[Crimmy Sun]

Kokuren

Crimmy Sun

Kokuren

Crimmy Sun

EBStrider

We just replaced it, that shouldn't be the issue. In fact, that isn't the issue, because I can't even get the key to move when it's in the ignition to see if it'll turn on. That's the issue, when i put the key in the ignition, I can't even get it to move.

How'd you know it took longer to turn over?

wouldnt make sense for it to be frozen unless some how the ignition cylinder got moisture in it, so try yanking the steering wheel in either direction while you turn the key, sometime the wheel lock will freeze up they ignition cylinder

I don't think you caught the part where she said that she is sure that its not her battery because she got a new one.

I laughed so hard.

Does she even know what a car battery does?

I doubt it, but I was trying to be nice about it
OP seems to be tying multiple unrelated issues together

Yeah. Well, If you don't know much, its time to start learning.

Hows your DSM doing btw?

It's a DSM, how do you think? xD

It's DSM'ing all over my damn driveway
I gotta at some point change the power steering pump and rear brake hose now, in the amazing new england winter. and it's still doing that awesome DSM thing where oil vanishes with no explanation

Hopefully though, if I get this job I'm working on, I'll be able to get myself a real toy

[Kokuren]

Crimmy Sun

Kokuren

Crimmy Sun

Kokuren

Crimmy Sun

EBStrider

We just replaced it, that shouldn't be the issue. In fact, that isn't the issue, because I can't even get the key to move when it's in the ignition to see if it'll turn on. That's the issue, when i put the key in the ignition, I can't even get it to move.

How'd you know it took longer to turn over?

wouldnt make sense for it to be frozen unless some how the ignition cylinder got moisture in it, so try yanking the steering wheel in either direction while you turn the key, sometime the wheel lock will freeze up they ignition cylinder

I don't think you caught the part where she said that she is sure that its not her battery because she got a new one.

I laughed so hard.

Does she even know what a car battery does?

I doubt it, but I was trying to be nice about it
OP seems to be tying multiple unrelated issues together

Yeah. Well, If you don't know much, its time to start learning.

Hows your DSM doing btw?

It's a DSM, how do you think? xD

It's DSM'ing all over my damn driveway
I gotta at some point change the power steering pump and rear brake hose now, in the amazing new england winter. and it's still doing that awesome DSM thing where oil vanishes with no explanation

Hopefully though, if I get this job I'm working on, I'll be able to get myself a real toy

If you mean DSM'ing, you mean looking great for an almost 20 year old car? Then that sounds pretty good.


Have you looked into the 4g64 block w/the 4g63 head? The low end from that would be amazing combined with the 4wd and the turbo would make it feel nice and smooth like a roots type supercharger.

Maybe you should get an evo 8 for 10 grand with 100k miles and rebuild it if your tired of the DSM problems.
You need to remember that dsm's are magical creatures, so things tend get broken or go missing when not looking. rofl

[Crimmy Sun]

Kokuren

Crimmy Sun

Kokuren

Crimmy Sun

Kokuren

I don't think you caught the part where she said that she is sure that its not her battery because she got a new one.

I laughed so hard.

Does she even know what a car battery does?

I doubt it, but I was trying to be nice about it
OP seems to be tying multiple unrelated issues together

Yeah. Well, If you don't know much, its time to start learning.

Hows your DSM doing btw?

It's a DSM, how do you think? xD

It's DSM'ing all over my damn driveway
I gotta at some point change the power steering pump and rear brake hose now, in the amazing new england winter. and it's still doing that awesome DSM thing where oil vanishes with no explanation

Hopefully though, if I get this job I'm working on, I'll be able to get myself a real toy

If you mean DSM'ing, you mean looking great for an almost 20 year old car? Then that sounds pretty good.


Have you looked into the 4g64 block w/the 4g63 head? The low end from that would be amazing combined with the 4wd and the turbo would make it feel nice and smooth like a roots type supercharger.

Maybe you should get an evo 8 for 10 grand with 100k miles and rebuild it if your tired of the DSM problems.
You need to remember that dsm's are magical creatures, so things tend get broken or go missing when not looking. rofl

I was considering Evo X
It's not that I'm tired of DSM issues, I'm used to it by now. I just want something that handles a bit better, and If I do get this job, there's a lot of options open to me

And that DSM magic worked it's magic on my oil pressure switch harness, which poofed

[Kokuren]

Crimmy Sun

Kokuren

Crimmy Sun

Kokuren

Crimmy Sun

Kokuren

I don't think you caught the part where she said that she is sure that its not her battery because she got a new one.

I laughed so hard.

Does she even know what a car battery does?

I doubt it, but I was trying to be nice about it
OP seems to be tying multiple unrelated issues together

Yeah. Well, If you don't know much, its time to start learning.

Hows your DSM doing btw?

It's a DSM, how do you think? xD

It's DSM'ing all over my damn driveway
I gotta at some point change the power steering pump and rear brake hose now, in the amazing new england winter. and it's still doing that awesome DSM thing where oil vanishes with no explanation

Hopefully though, if I get this job I'm working on, I'll be able to get myself a real toy

If you mean DSM'ing, you mean looking great for an almost 20 year old car? Then that sounds pretty good.


Have you looked into the 4g64 block w/the 4g63 head? The low end from that would be amazing combined with the 4wd and the turbo would make it feel nice and smooth like a roots type supercharger.

Maybe you should get an evo 8 for 10 grand with 100k miles and rebuild it if your tired of the DSM problems.
You need to remember that dsm's are magical creatures, so things tend get broken or go missing when not looking. rofl

I was considering Evo X
It's not that I'm tired of DSM issues, I'm used to it by now. I just want something that handles a bit better, and If I do get this job, there's a lot of options open to me

And that DSM magic worked it's magic on my oil pressure switch harness, which poofed

Yeah, DSM's eat themselves it seems. Kinda like a really cool looking dog with fleas biting its self.

Better handling? Got a new sway bar installed, and it handles much better than new. I can only imagine what it will be like with the springs and shocks ;D

What kind of suspension setup are you running?

I have always heard great reviews about JIC's coilovers, but they are just so hard to find. I did find one page that has them from Road Race. I would seriously consider that.

As far as the evo X goes.

I would skip the evo X and go for the ralliart then swap in the evo X GSR tranny, AEM FIC, FMIC, and a GT30R on the stock turbo mani. Already handles like a champ, but I would probably go for a set of tiens and leave them at stock ride hieght.

So many possibilities with the Ralliart.

The X still looks much sexier, and stock, faster, sounds better, and feels much tighter. Not a fan of the auto manual in the MR. I hate it because of the launches, otherwise great for driving around the city in traffic.

[Crimmy Sun]

Kokuren

Crimmy Sun

Kokuren

Crimmy Sun

Kokuren

Yeah. Well, If you don't know much, its time to start learning.

Hows your DSM doing btw?

It's a DSM, how do you think? xD

It's DSM'ing all over my damn driveway
I gotta at some point change the power steering pump and rear brake hose now, in the amazing new england winter. and it's still doing that awesome DSM thing where oil vanishes with no explanation

Hopefully though, if I get this job I'm working on, I'll be able to get myself a real toy

If you mean DSM'ing, you mean looking great for an almost 20 year old car? Then that sounds pretty good.


Have you looked into the 4g64 block w/the 4g63 head? The low end from that would be amazing combined with the 4wd and the turbo would make it feel nice and smooth like a roots type supercharger.

Maybe you should get an evo 8 for 10 grand with 100k miles and rebuild it if your tired of the DSM problems.
You need to remember that dsm's are magical creatures, so things tend get broken or go missing when not looking. rofl

I was considering Evo X
It's not that I'm tired of DSM issues, I'm used to it by now. I just want something that handles a bit better, and If I do get this job, there's a lot of options open to me

And that DSM magic worked it's magic on my oil pressure switch harness, which poofed

Yeah, DSM's eat themselves it seems. Kinda like a really cool looking dog with fleas biting its self.

Better handling? Got a new sway bar installed, and it handles much better than new. I can only imagine what it will be like with the springs and shocks ;D

What kind of suspension setup are you running?

I have always heard great reviews about JIC's coilovers, but they are just so hard to find. I did find one page that has them from Road Race. I would seriously consider that.

As far as the evo X goes.

I would skip the evo X and go for the ralliart then swap in the evo X GSR tranny, AEM FIC, FMIC, and a GT30R on the stock turbo mani. Already handles like a champ, but I would probably go for a set of tiens and leave them at stock ride hieght.

So many possibilities with the Ralliart.

The X still looks much sexier, and stock, faster, sounds better, and feels much tighter. Not a fan of the auto manual in the MR. I hate it because of the launches, otherwise great for driving around the city in traffic.

I was seriously considering a Ralliart, specifically the sportback, I've seen so much come from those, the only thing that changed my mind was the S-AWC system as apposed to the S-AYC, I just can't convince myself I'd be better off

As far as the suspension setup for my car, talk to Roofie, he's in charge of that setup. I've driven so many different setups on these cars, and a sway bar is worlds difference, specifically the front, but I haven't seen that anyone makes one bigger than a 7/8"

Right now though my suspension is stock, which means GR2's and an a** that sticks up way to high, just waiting for him to get everything to put together

There's really no company that's actually really went into road racing R&D on a DSM, so very few actually make really aggressive parts

My other thought was to get a cheaper small Crossover and build a legit rallycross setup
I mean like, gutted, anti-lag, caged, corner-balanced straight up rally car, and that made me look at that new Outlander

[Kokuren]

Crimmy Sun

Kokuren

Crimmy Sun

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Crimmy Sun

Kokuren

Yeah. Well, If you don't know much, its time to start learning.

Hows your DSM doing btw?

It's a DSM, how do you think? xD

It's DSM'ing all over my damn driveway
I gotta at some point change the power steering pump and rear brake hose now, in the amazing new england winter. and it's still doing that awesome DSM thing where oil vanishes with no explanation

Hopefully though, if I get this job I'm working on, I'll be able to get myself a real toy

If you mean DSM'ing, you mean looking great for an almost 20 year old car? Then that sounds pretty good.


Have you looked into the 4g64 block w/the 4g63 head? The low end from that would be amazing combined with the 4wd and the turbo would make it feel nice and smooth like a roots type supercharger.

Maybe you should get an evo 8 for 10 grand with 100k miles and rebuild it if your tired of the DSM problems.
You need to remember that dsm's are magical creatures, so things tend get broken or go missing when not looking. rofl

I was considering Evo X
It's not that I'm tired of DSM issues, I'm used to it by now. I just want something that handles a bit better, and If I do get this job, there's a lot of options open to me

And that DSM magic worked it's magic on my oil pressure switch harness, which poofed

Yeah, DSM's eat themselves it seems. Kinda like a really cool looking dog with fleas biting its self.

Better handling? Got a new sway bar installed, and it handles much better than new. I can only imagine what it will be like with the springs and shocks ;D

What kind of suspension setup are you running?

I have always heard great reviews about JIC's coilovers, but they are just so hard to find. I did find one page that has them from Road Race. I would seriously consider that.

As far as the evo X goes.

I would skip the evo X and go for the ralliart then swap in the evo X GSR tranny, AEM FIC, FMIC, and a GT30R on the stock turbo mani. Already handles like a champ, but I would probably go for a set of tiens and leave them at stock ride hieght.

So many possibilities with the Ralliart.

The X still looks much sexier, and stock, faster, sounds better, and feels much tighter. Not a fan of the auto manual in the MR. I hate it because of the launches, otherwise great for driving around the city in traffic.

I was seriously considering a Ralliart, specifically the sportback, I've seen so much come from those, the only thing that changed my mind was the S-AWC system as apposed to the S-AYC, I just can't convince myself I'd be better off

As far as the suspension setup for my car, talk to Roofie, he's in charge of that setup. I've driven so many different setups on these cars, and a sway bar is worlds difference, specifically the front, but I haven't seen that anyone makes one bigger than a 7/8"

Right now though my suspension is stock, which means GR2's and an a** that sticks up way to high, just waiting for him to get everything to put together

There's really no company that's actually really went into road racing R&D on a DSM, so very few actually make really aggressive parts

My other thought was to get a cheaper small Crossover and build a legit rallycross setup
I mean like, gutted, anti-lag, caged, corner-balanced straight up rally car, and that made me look at that new Outlander

I like that new Hyundai Tucson, my mom got one of them and I am surprised what that 2.4 liter can do. The 6 speed doesnt hurt either lol

They make turbo kits for the forte koup that bolt right on to it, since they share the same engine, but its 4wd.

Just a thought...

Yeah, not many people saw the potential that DSM's had as a track monster. I may think of picking up an old school DSM and throwing on a used 20g turbo. Build it up to specs from the 90's when 11 seconds was ungodly fast for any car to run in the 1/4.

Maybe when I get another job I can afford it, cant even afford to get shocks and springs installed D: FML