mac51o

so i bought a complete 98 ek hatch without motor and trans, and the shop owner that i bought it form lost the key, i was wondering what are my options?

i know i can get a locksmith to make a key, but i was wondering if the 94integra inition will fit, if so, how would i get it off, looks like i have to cut it? i have a wrecked one im parting out

any help is apreciated

Fink29

I would just order a new set of keys $112. 06350-S00-A01 http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...INATION+SWITCH

Order number 1. Also you'll be able to sleep better knowing that no one could possibly have a key.

mac51o

how would that even work? im a bit confused?

so basically im getting a new ignition and keys?

9secondcivic

yep new ignition and keys....

mac51o

would you guys know if the integra ignition would fit? on a budget for this project

NOFX

Go to Honda with proof of ownership, the VIN, photo ID and $10. They can cut you a key that fits the original cylinders.

9secondcivic

yea it will... but $112 is a good investment cause it new ...

NOFX

But if he just wants to be able to get in, a replacement key would be just fine. All new locks and keys could be a nice thing for any used car to get, but it's not always required.

I just got a key cut a few weeks ago. It cost me $7 and change.

The locks and such on the car all worked. There was zero reason to get new ones. Going to Honda was cheaper than even calling a locksmith to get in.

9secondcivic

true....

dc_man99

what i did was had a lock smith use one of my old oem keys and they made it for my doors,ignition,glove box, and trunk with out changin locks and it was like 100 for all of it

HondaPartsHero

Yeah just go to honda with your title and get the key made, its the cheapest easiest thing to do.

VPUPPY

To answer your question - you most likely can make it work. I have a 2000 Integra ignition switch on my 2000 Civic. I found the only difference to be to steering wheel lock mechanism on the Integra ignition switch is larger than the one on the civic. I ended up using a Dremel to grind the opening on the Civic column a little on each side to fit the Integra steering lock mechanism. I went slow to make sure the opening was not too large and that I didn't weaken the steering shaft. If I had ground too much off, I could have risked weakening the steering shaft. If you decided to do this, do it at your own risk. The steering wheel lock, when engaged, has a little play but it's not a lot. You can search for threads on ignition switch replacement to get and idea of how to remove the ignition switch from both cars.

The only reason I did this was to retain the immobilizer for my swap. The other side effect for me was that the column cover does not sit flush with the face of the Integra ignition. I am not sure if this only the case with the Integra ignition cylinder with immobilizer, but I had to use a heat gun to mold the Civic column cover to site flush with the Integra lock cylinder.

What you can do in the short term, if you are desperately in need of keys for your other locks in the car, is rekey them using the tumblers from the Integra locks. You can take the Integra lock cylinders apart, carefully remove each tumbler and write the order of each tumbler down as you take them out. Each tumbler should have a number on the top. You can then remove the tumblers from the Civic's locks and put the Integra tumblers into the Civic lock. You have to make sure you put them in the same way and order they came out of the Integra lock. You can use this thread as a reference. https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/99-civic-trunk-lock-jammed-help-replace-lock-will-work-existing-key-2838908/

I also did this to my Civic so I had one set of keys for my Civic. This worked for all locks in my 2000 Coupe (even lock used to fold the back seats down) except for truck release lock (the one on the drivers floor).

Hope this helps.

mac51o

thanks guys

Andrewvtec

Just go to Honda with the owner ship n a piece of ID and they will make u a key for 15$ canadian

sho_shane

I did this also and to me its the only way to do it. I only spent 60 so shop around.

Deetz

The people that have mentioned to just go to Honda with a VIN for a new kep, have the right idea.

Don't waste your time with changing anything...what's the point? I've had over 30 Honda/Acura's over the past 20 years and never had a key cylinder problem.....just get a new oem key, problem solved!

NOFX

That's still making one key for $60-100!

Honda charges less than $10 for a key to be cut.

If you have the original key there's a chance you can even still read the key code off of it, which is what they use to cut replacement keys when they use your VIN anyway.

apexi_rsx

he could buy ignition keys but they are not going to open his door soo that does him no good. id go to a dealer with the title and get keys made

civicex1

take the vin # go to a honda dealership and the can cut u the exact key for 6 bucks

dem0nk1d

there is a number on the rear of the door locks, and with this code you can take it to any locksmith and they should be able to cut you a new key.

also by changing locks doesn't protect you against a thieve smashing your locks in the middle of the night.

NOFX

The OP didn't say his door locks were replacements. Stock locks on one car all take the same key. By that I mean the car key should operate the door lock, ignition, trunk/hatch and valet locks UNLESS a cylinder was replaced.

Very few thieves use a key to get into cars. Hondas are easy enough to get into without a key.

sho_shane

If you go to the dealer make sure you carry the title in your name and 2 forms of ID. They will not cut you a new key if you cant prove you own the car...

TheJakePatty

Could always just buy a new tumbler, that way if he "lost" it until you finished it haha i'm kidding, If i was you even if its more expensive, I'd get a new tumbler w/ different keys or just take the tumbler itself to a key maker, not wal mart. I lost my Jeep's only key but i didn't know where I lost it. So My grandpa had me remove the tumbler and have a key maker/ smith whatever they are called make another key, he was still "iffy" because we never found the original.