Special bolts for ignition switch –Why?
I’m in the process of replacing the ignition switch on my son’s 96 Accord and it struck me odd that it requires special twist off bolts to hold the switch to the steering column. Anybody know why it was engineered that way?
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Re: Special bolts for ignition switch –Why?
help prevent theft.
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Re: Special bolts for ignition switch –Why?
The switch itself doesn't have those bolts - the steering column has them though. Is that what you're referring to? The switch has 3 ~6mm bolts. The shear-head bolts on the column aren't necessary to replace. You can work around them and/or replace them with regular ones if you need to.
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Re: Special bolts for ignition switch –Why?
The shear bolts on the column was what I was asking about. The switch itself works fine the problem is that the key is stuck. I don't know if the key lock is available by itself, but none of the local auto store carry it, but they all seem to have the combined switch and key lock assembly together in stock. Anyway, I was just curious about the shear bolts. The theft thing makes sense to me, so that’s probably the rational for the special bolts.
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Re: Special bolts for ignition switch –Why?
Gotcha, yeah I figured you were going for those. And sorry - I figured you were attempting to replace just the switch which is held on by those three bolts which tends to go bad over time. If you've got a stuck key I think you're going to have to get those guys off.
You can buy replacements ones at the dealer, or I'd recommend just getting some Grade 8 or so bolts from the auto parts place. |
Re: Special bolts for ignition switch –Why?
Have you tried removing the key assembly? On the 4th gen, there is a spring pin on the side of the lock cylinder that removes the lock. May be able to remove/replace just that part.
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Re: Special bolts for ignition switch –Why?
Originally Posted by cctgene
(Post 48418754)
The shear bolts on the column was what I was asking about. The switch itself works fine the problem is that the key is stuck. I don't know if the key lock is available by itself, but none of the local auto store carry it, but they all seem to have the combined switch and key lock assembly together in stock. Anyway, I was just curious about the shear bolts. The theft thing makes sense to me, so that’s probably the rational for the special bolts.
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