Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2003 Honda Civic

Table 1 shows three common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2003 Honda Civic. The number one most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the door latch (two problems).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Honda Civic


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 2003 Honda Civic

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The key lock on my 2003 Honda Civic no longer works. It seems as if a different key is needed to open door and quite often the key will not go into the lock. When it does go in, the lock is stiff or frozen and will not turn.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

On 3 occasions over past 3 years we have had key/ lock/ ignition switch problems. Result: 1. Inability to start engine; 2. Unable to unlock driver side door; 3. Unable to open trunk. Latest repair on 3-28-06 consisted of replacing trunk lock tumbler and driver side door lock tumbler.   Read details...

The Trunk Lid Lock problem

On 3 occasions over past 3 years we have had key/ lock/ ignition switch problems. Result: 1. Inability to start engine; 2. Unable to unlock driver side door; 3. Unable to open trunk. Latest repair on 3-28-06 consisted of replacing trunk lock tumbler and driver side door lock tumbler.   Read details...


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