Newbie needs your help! Broken Ignition Question
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Newbie needs your help! Broken Ignition Question
Hey everyone I just purchased a 1995 Honda Civic Ex, The previous owner threw a rod through the block, so I ended up swapping another SOHC Vtec into it.
Finished the swap, went to start the car, nothing but the fuel pump turning on, I thought maybe I had a bad starter but when i touch the Positive on the starter and the flag wire, it cranks.
So I then turned the key to the "On" position and jumped the starter as stated above and the car turned on. I then discovered that you need to keep a little pressure on the key or it wont idle when i jump the starter or else the car turns off.
Summary:
-Car Has no steering wheel lock when the keys out
-Car wont crank w/ the key
-Car will crank/start if you turn key to "on" position and jump the starter w/ a screwdriver
-Car will die if you dont have a little pressure on the key while its in the "on" position
So I figure someone tried to steal the car and broke the ignition, But would this cause the car not to crank when turning the key? If so what parts do I need. THANK YOU FOR ANY ADVICE!
Finished the swap, went to start the car, nothing but the fuel pump turning on, I thought maybe I had a bad starter but when i touch the Positive on the starter and the flag wire, it cranks.
So I then turned the key to the "On" position and jumped the starter as stated above and the car turned on. I then discovered that you need to keep a little pressure on the key or it wont idle when i jump the starter or else the car turns off.
Summary:
-Car Has no steering wheel lock when the keys out
-Car wont crank w/ the key
-Car will crank/start if you turn key to "on" position and jump the starter w/ a screwdriver
-Car will die if you dont have a little pressure on the key while its in the "on" position
So I figure someone tried to steal the car and broke the ignition, But would this cause the car not to crank when turning the key? If so what parts do I need. THANK YOU FOR ANY ADVICE!
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Re: Newbie needs your help! Broken Ignition Question (Htamotorsports)
Had the same problem with my 94 EX. I had to put major pressure and even wiggle the key around in the slot to get it to start. I sarted getting worse and worse and eventually got to where it would hardly start at all. I think some of them just go to **** after so many miles. What you will need is a new ignition switch with keys. Then it will be lame because your doors won't use the same keys but it will start. On ebay they are anywhere from 30-110 bucks.
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Re: Newbie needs your help! Broken Ignition Question (4EN[sic])
just search ebay, the install is pretty easy, I am not sure how much honda charges to rekey, but it can't be too bad considering we don't have key coded ignition
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Re: (Htamotorsports)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Htamotorsports »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just an update, it was a broken ignition, very straight forward install, thanks for your help H-T</TD></TR></TABLE>
Was it the ignition switch? You don't need new keys for a new ignition switch. New keys for a new ignition cylinder, but not switch.
-Shane
Was it the ignition switch? You don't need new keys for a new ignition switch. New keys for a new ignition cylinder, but not switch.
-Shane
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