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Old 02-13-2011, 01:49 PM
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Default Key ignition switch removal?

My key ignition switch is starting to go bad and I want to remove it, but there seems to be no bolts were it hold to the steering colum. Has somebody outthere already changed this? How do I remove the old one?
It's a 1994 civic hatchback 5 speed.
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Do you want to replace the key lock cylinder or the electrical switch?
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i think you have to drill the bolts out, as they are "tamper proof" bolts. I almost attempted this before because my key looks worn
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Default Re: Key ignition switch removal?

Originally Posted by vitamin_c95
i think you have to drill the bolts out, as they are "tamper proof" bolts. I almost attempted this before because my key looks worn
Cut slits into them with a dremel and remove with a screw driver.

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Default Re: Key ignition switch removal?

Originally Posted by mcvtec
Cut slits into them with a dremel and remove with a screw driver.



Thanks for the info!!

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i always wondered this.. thanks x2!
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Default Re: Key ignition switch removal?

Originally Posted by mcvtec
Cut slits into them with a dremel and remove with a screw driver.





such a genius! I may reignite my desire to do this
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Default Re: Key ignition switch removal?

You won't need to do that if it's just the switch that's bad.

Originally Posted by RonJ@HT
Do you want to replace the key lock cylinder or the electrical switch?


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