I just bought a 1999 civic last week and I am having a problem with the ignition key. When you turn the key it will not start the car unless you turn it a certain way, almost like having to add a lot more pressure to start it. So I am looking to fix this. Can I just buy a new tumbler and keys off of eBay or do I need to purchase the whole ignition assembly? Thanks



Chris

 

Maybe you just need the electrical part of the ignition switch, which can be purchased online or at your local Honda dealer.

 

Do you think I could just replace the tumbler? It is much cheaper than the whole electrical piece. Thanks

 

It sounds like the electrical switch rather than the lock cylinder, which is very expensive.

Test the switch (see FAQs sticky). If it's bad, you can buy the electrical part of the switch for about $50 on eBay, if I remember correctly.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IGNITION-WIR...r#ht_500wt_922


So this is what you are talking about? Thanks again

 

Yep

Test switch before buying.

 

No meter lol. Thinking about it more the switch does sound like it could be the problem. I will buy it and try it. If it doesn't work I will move on to the next thing lol.

 

A multimeter is cheap. Get one so you don't have to throw parts at problems.

 

Good advise. I will try harbor freight. Thanks again for all your help

 

So I got the part today in the mail. Is it just a plug and play or is it a pretty difficult install?

 

anyone?

 

The car is fixed, thank you so much RonJ! The part you recommend worked like a charm.

 

You are among an elite H-T group with a 2000 membership.

 

Wow, I can not believe it has been that long lol. Started here with an 89 integra!!!

 

I got no joke 8 or so multimeters from harbor freight. All via the free with purchase coupons that they give out, and I was sick of freaking the set of screwdrivers,lol

They routinely sell the multimeters for like 2 bucks here. Hope you got one.