1999 Honda civic vp key problems
08-26-2012, 08:54 AM
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1999 Honda civic vp key problems
I just bought a 1999 civic last week and I am having a problem with the ignition key. When you turn the key it will not start the car unless you turn it a certain way, almost like having to add a lot more pressure to start it. So I am looking to fix this. Can I just buy a new tumbler and keys off of eBay or do I need to purchase the whole ignition assembly? Thanks
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08-26-2012, 05:20 PM
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Re: 1999 Honda civic vp key problems
Do you think I could just replace the tumbler? It is much cheaper than the whole electrical piece. Thanks
08-26-2012, 05:32 PM
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It sounds like the electrical switch rather than the lock cylinder, which is very expensive.
Test the switch (see FAQs sticky). If it's bad, you can buy the electrical part of the switch for about $50 on eBay, if I remember correctly.
Test the switch (see FAQs sticky). If it's bad, you can buy the electrical part of the switch for about $50 on eBay, if I remember correctly.
08-26-2012, 05:51 PM
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Re: 1999 Honda civic vp key problems
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IGNITION-WIR...r#ht_500wt_922
So this is what you are talking about? Thanks again
So this is what you are talking about? Thanks again
08-26-2012, 06:10 PM
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Re: 1999 Honda civic vp key problems
No meter lol. Thinking about it more the switch does sound like it could be the problem. I will buy it and try it. If it doesn't work I will move on to the next thing lol.
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Re: 1999 Honda civic vp key problems
So I got the part today in the mail. Is it just a plug and play or is it a pretty difficult install?
09-02-2012, 04:32 PM
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They routinely sell the multimeters for like 2 bucks here. Hope you got one.
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