So I just got back into the whole Honda game, and I’ve been thinking if any companies out there make security screws for the Honda ignition switch. As you know this is pretty much the weakest link with thieves.

 

are you talking about for the back of the electronic switch? I looked for some at the local home depot and lowes, but didn't find any, pretty much gave up there as I lost interest. They have an uncommon threading with security screws, your best bet would be to rethread them and use different threaded and size security screws.

 

Nilleo: Yes I'm talking about the Phillip screws that keeps the ign switch to the ign column/rack. This is pretty much the biggest flaw in honda's security. You can put as many kill switches etc... in the car, but there hasn't been anything made for this flaw...

 

With that switch and no other protection, yes you could still start the car, but you can't disable the ignition lock without turning or removing the tumbler. I totally understand your point, but even if you weren't able to remove that cover off as easy, someone could just easily come in with their own switch ready to go, unplug the original, plug in theirs and start the car. The best solution is to have layers of security, have a back up plan AFTER the switch wiring so even if some one were to bypass the screws or the wiring, they're still SOL. Extra layers will also increase the chances of defending against a variety of morons that try to take your car, not all will try the same methods.

I'd say a bigger, if not biggest flaw were earlier gens where the key cylinder in the door could be turned with most other Honda keys

 

oh that still happens till this day. with the lock situation, on the doors. Just jiggle the key and it opens. Retarded. Oh well uncle Honda makes great cars but lacks in security.

 

And we all wonder why they are the most stolen car in america. Hmmm

 

if your key cylinders are worn the jiggle key is easier to do. take out your cylinders and look for grooves in the outer housing. If you have them your cylinders are worn out. Honda sells a rebuild it and its pretty cheap. Someone on the civic forums has a very good how to thread on doing just that. i think he gives the parts numbers as well. You will have to search for it

as for random metric bolts like that you want to look at Fastenal in your town (if you have one or a local equivalent) http://www.fastenal.com/
your other options are McMaster Carr http://www.mcmaster.com/
or Maryland Metric http://mdmetric.com/

 

I can start my friends del sol with my other friend 95 civic key

One of my friends took a drill to them and completly rounded them off, not the brightest thing to do, but would make a pita to get off.

 

I just replaced the two POS screws with two tamper-proof type screws. Of course, I had to drill and re-tap it according to the screw size but now I feel a little rest-asured knowing that part is taken care of.

 

just grind the heads off the screws.

 

Yeah....then end up spending an hour to drill it out if the switch needs replacement. Bad idea.