hey all

Im in chicago, wheres it 0 degrees right now

i have a 91 civic sedan lx 5 speed

the car starts, but wont stay on. it only stays on when i keep the key turned.

i did some searches, and came to the conclusion that the ignitions electrical assembly has gone bad....correct me if i am wrong

Now, what part number from honda would that be/where can i get a replacement?


http://www.hondaautomotivepart...cgry5=

thanks

 

one

 

35130-SH5-505 SWITCH, STEERING $62.39

 

thanks :d


can you confirm that this is an ignition switch issue? or could it be a main relay?

 

It also can be the ignition switch relay

 

so ill probably have to just check both

it had to happen on a cold *** weekend too

thanks man

 

My dad's civic dx relay switch had corrosion buildup and the contacts were corroded like heck. Seemed like water got in, Because nearly half the relay box was filled with condensation.

 

hmm

this is all located right behind the lock cylinder under the steering right? the relay and switch?

and im wondering would a switch from a 97 civic work on a 91?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HondaEJ7 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hmm

this is all located right behind the lock cylinder under the steering right? the relay and switch?

and im wondering would a switch from a 97 civic work on a 91?</TD></TR></TABLE>

look in hondapartsdeals.com and compare the part #.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HondaEJ7 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">and im wondering would a switch from a 97 civic work on a 91?</TD></TR></TABLE>
No.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">can you confirm that this is an ignition switch issue? or could it be a main relay?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Definitely sounds like the ignition switch based on what you described (mainly having to hold the key on). A bad main relay behaves differently (typically the car cranks but won't start in hot weather).

 

Alright well I might as well check both.


But yeah the car starts up like a champ, idles fine, everything is good.

I let go of the key and it dies instantly.

 

http://www.hondaautomotivepart...WITCH

is it part 008 in this diagram??

 

Yep that's the switch. I had to replace my swtich because the previous owner splice it to power the radio.

 

Sweet thanks for the quick response bro.


And 2 day shipping is $37

I needed it tmrw, but I got tmrw covered with no car.

Thanks again. Install should be pretty straight forward though.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HondaEJ7 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sweet thanks for the quick response bro.


And 2 day shipping is $37

I needed it tmrw, but I got tmrw covered with no car.

Thanks again. Install should be pretty straight forward though.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Not hard, remove the steering covers, then remove the bolts screws then unplug the harness and your done. Then install the new one

 

Yeah.

Cant believe it happened though. Old car.


Thanks a bunch bro. Im gonna order it now.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HondaEJ7 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah.

Cant believe it happened though. Old car.


Thanks a bunch bro. Im gonna order it now.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Do a HOW TO thread? Many people have simliar problems with this

 

Yeah I don't mind.

I'll get the switch by Tuesday and shoot some pics while I do it.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HondaEJ7 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah I don't mind.

I'll get the switch by Tuesday and shoot some pics while I do it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

You will then recieve a

 

hahaha sounds good man.

 

No seriously buddy, you will recieve a beer. I am not lying.

 

ill wait for the beer then hahahaha


and no part yet, monday holiday ftw.


i have to bum rides

 

finally had some damn time to try this, and its not f.uckin -25 outside

so i put in the new switch, and now the key doesnt go past a quarter turn, it feels like its locked.

also, even if the key isnt in the ignition, my radio turns stays on.


wtf?

 

bump