installing ignition lock cylinder
#1
installing ignition lock cylinder
so, recently my ignition system got messed up and the car would stay on in the I position. i bought a new lock cylinder at honda, and it came with my new keys.
so, as per the manual, i have to push in the pin with the cylinder inside the lock body. it is pretty much impossible. how am i supposed to do this?
anyone ever do this job before??
so, as per the manual, i have to push in the pin with the cylinder inside the lock body. it is pretty much impossible. how am i supposed to do this?
anyone ever do this job before??
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Re: installing ignition lock cylinder (pendejon)
I have changed a few ignitions in my days, pretty easy. I just unbolted the old one and used 12mm bolts to tighten down the new one. Just make sure your ignition switch is in the off position before you screw it in. I'm unsure of what you mean by pushing in the pin, but just make sure its in a spot where it goes into the steering column. Also do yourself a favor, make sure its aligned with the steering column covers before you tighten the ignition into place or the covers might not line up. I found this out the hard way and had to reposition it. Anyway, hope this helps!
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yes, i know, the key has to initially be in the 0 position to be able to turn the inside lockng mechanism to accept the key cylinder when it is in the I position.
the pin will only go down when in the I position, the problem is holding the pin down while trying to get it into place. i have tried all sorts of thin objects but nothing works...
i searched google and one dude said he got it in after an hour, but doesn't know how he did it.
the pin will only go down when in the I position, the problem is holding the pin down while trying to get it into place. i have tried all sorts of thin objects but nothing works...
i searched google and one dude said he got it in after an hour, but doesn't know how he did it.
#7
i already removed the old cylinder, it was cake.
putting the new one is a mission considering how deep the pin actually goes, and the little amount of space given to use whatever tool honda forgot to specify for the job.
putting the new one is a mission considering how deep the pin actually goes, and the little amount of space given to use whatever tool honda forgot to specify for the job.
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https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2132950
Check out that link, I had the same problem as you but I wasn't able to fix it after I found out that 90 civics with automatics they can't be replaced. I don't know what car you are having trouble with but that link should help you out.
Check out that link, I had the same problem as you but I wasn't able to fix it after I found out that 90 civics with automatics they can't be replaced. I don't know what car you are having trouble with but that link should help you out.
#10
thanks peanut butter for the link. i have a 91 crx si, so it should be replaceable.
im gonna try to see if there is metal in the way, but when i look at the path that the pin goes down, there is a sharp edge before the hole meaning the pin has to be fully depressed to enter. i feel like i need a specific tool for this, or something to cut the metal a bit to make the slide in possible.
any other comments welcome.
i rather not have to replace the whole thing due to the fact i bought a brand new key cylinder, special order. no returns on that stuff.
im gonna try to see if there is metal in the way, but when i look at the path that the pin goes down, there is a sharp edge before the hole meaning the pin has to be fully depressed to enter. i feel like i need a specific tool for this, or something to cut the metal a bit to make the slide in possible.
any other comments welcome.
i rather not have to replace the whole thing due to the fact i bought a brand new key cylinder, special order. no returns on that stuff.
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Boy....what a pain in the butt, it sounds like.
I've got an 88 CRX. Just waiting for the key, but heck, I'll sell you the ignition switch complete for like $5. Then you can take your old one out and play with it outside of the car and still be able to drive.
To remove the whole thing....once the plastic is out of the way, take a cutoff wheel and slice a slot in the 2 smooth screws in the ignition housing. Then take a small screw driver and unscrew them. I've found that they're always very easy to unscrew. Takes longer to disconnect the connectors than it does to remove those screws.
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I've got an 88 CRX. Just waiting for the key, but heck, I'll sell you the ignition switch complete for like $5. Then you can take your old one out and play with it outside of the car and still be able to drive.
To remove the whole thing....once the plastic is out of the way, take a cutoff wheel and slice a slot in the 2 smooth screws in the ignition housing. Then take a small screw driver and unscrew them. I've found that they're always very easy to unscrew. Takes longer to disconnect the connectors than it does to remove those screws.
jack
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Re: installing ignition lock cylinder
so, recently my ignition system got messed up and the car would stay on in the I position. i bought a new lock cylinder at honda, and it came with my new keys.
so, as per the manual, i have to push in the pin with the cylinder inside the lock body. it is pretty much impossible. how am i supposed to do this?
anyone ever do this job before??
so, as per the manual, i have to push in the pin with the cylinder inside the lock body. it is pretty much impossible. how am i supposed to do this?
anyone ever do this job before??
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