Ignition Tumbler replacement w/out Key
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Ignition Tumbler replacement w/out Key
Ok, so I have searched high and low, looked on every site that I can think of, and still I have not found a concrete answer. I know that the subject is taboo because of thieving bastards, but this is my final attempt at a resolution.
My problem is this:
I purchased a 98 EK. It came with 2 keys. One for the ignition, and another for the doors. I went to take the car for a ride one day, and the Igniton key was no longer on the ring. It must have broken off, and I never noticed (not my DD). I took my owners card and title to the dealership, and had new keys cut. They will open the door, but DO NOT start the car. Apparently the ignition tumbler was replaced at some point with a unit that does not match the Original. I purchased a new tumbler. I have fought for days now to try and get the old one out. It is NOT out. It is still in. How on God's green earth can I get it out without going to great lengths.
Please, if you posses this knowledge contact me via PM. All haters feel free to blast away on this post. I know it's coming. I have just hit a wall, and need some help.
My problem is this:
I purchased a 98 EK. It came with 2 keys. One for the ignition, and another for the doors. I went to take the car for a ride one day, and the Igniton key was no longer on the ring. It must have broken off, and I never noticed (not my DD). I took my owners card and title to the dealership, and had new keys cut. They will open the door, but DO NOT start the car. Apparently the ignition tumbler was replaced at some point with a unit that does not match the Original. I purchased a new tumbler. I have fought for days now to try and get the old one out. It is NOT out. It is still in. How on God's green earth can I get it out without going to great lengths.
Please, if you posses this knowledge contact me via PM. All haters feel free to blast away on this post. I know it's coming. I have just hit a wall, and need some help.
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Re: Ignition Tumbler replacement w/out Key
Ok, so I have searched high and low, looked on every site that I can think of, and still I have not found a concrete answer. I know that the subject is taboo because of thieving bastards, but this is my final attempt at a resolution.
My problem is this:
I purchased a 98 EK. It came with 2 keys. One for the ignition, and another for the doors. I went to take the car for a ride one day, and the Igniton key was no longer on the ring. It must have broken off, and I never noticed (not my DD). I took my owners card and title to the dealership, and had new keys cut. They will open the door, but DO NOT start the car. Apparently the ignition tumbler was replaced at some point with a unit that does not match the Original. I purchased a new tumbler. I have fought for days now to try and get the old one out. It is NOT out. It is still in. How on God's green earth can I get it out without going to great lengths.
Please, if you posses this knowledge contact me via PM. All haters feel free to blast away on this post. I know it's coming. I have just hit a wall, and need some help.
My problem is this:
I purchased a 98 EK. It came with 2 keys. One for the ignition, and another for the doors. I went to take the car for a ride one day, and the Igniton key was no longer on the ring. It must have broken off, and I never noticed (not my DD). I took my owners card and title to the dealership, and had new keys cut. They will open the door, but DO NOT start the car. Apparently the ignition tumbler was replaced at some point with a unit that does not match the Original. I purchased a new tumbler. I have fought for days now to try and get the old one out. It is NOT out. It is still in. How on God's green earth can I get it out without going to great lengths.
Please, if you posses this knowledge contact me via PM. All haters feel free to blast away on this post. I know it's coming. I have just hit a wall, and need some help.
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Re: Ignition Tumbler replacement w/out Key
Yes, that would definitely work IF I had the original key. I understand that it would make stealing Hondas even easier if this was cut and dry. I may stop at the local dealership to see if they have an easy resolution to this. With everything else on a Honda being so easy I guess I'm just perplexed as to why there is no simple answer to this problem.
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Re: Ignition Tumbler replacement w/out Key
Yes, that would definitely work IF I had the original key. I understand that it would make stealing Hondas even easier if this was cut and dry. I may stop at the local dealership to see if they have an easy resolution to this. With everything else on a Honda being so easy I guess I'm just perplexed as to why there is no simple answer to this problem.
In addtion to the tumbler, I think you will probably need to replace the steeing lock assembly as well then if you really cant get the old one to unlock.
Once you drill out the shear bolts the whole steering lock assembly will come off. New steering lock set runs like $150
Last edited by sweesiong78; 09-09-2013 at 02:57 PM.
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Re: Ignition Tumbler replacement w/out Key
I did have keys cut from the VIN, but the tumbler that I'm trying to replace is NOT the original. Hence the problem. If I had the right key I wouldn't have a problem. The LOST KEY and tumbler that I'm trying to replace worked just fine.
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Re: Ignition Tumbler replacement w/out Key
Remove steering colom and take to a locksmith. No drilling, no problem. Did this several times and didn't cost 50 bucks here. It's just time to r and r the colom.
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