Ignition Repair, Please help!

[DJ Hizzle]

As some of you know, my car got stolen a few months ago and i got it back. well i been putting it all back together, but ive got a major problem. the whole ignition starter thingy needs to be replaced (excuse my lack of knowledge on the terms for this area of the car).


as you see here the they bent the whole thing at an angle, im assuming in order to get the ignition easier. that bracket at the end of the steering column should be parallel to with the dash panel.


but heres the main problem. its been broken obviously but i cant figure out how to get it the rest of the way off. or getting a new one on for that matter. theres no hex bolts holding it together, they're more of a rivet like bolt. anyone have any ideas???

[SMseagren83]

they are break-away bolts. u need to drill them out or use like a slide hammer. looks like ur gonna need a entire new ignition lock.

that is, if thats what i think ur talking about. pretty sure though.

[NAiL05]

Ignition lock and switch. You will need new assemblies. And the rest sms covered.

[DJ Hizzle]

how would i go about installing a new ignition lock, if they're break away bolts? do i need a special tool?

[jhondayaaj]

ahha!!!!!! they broke the ignition switch mechanical portion so the steering lock will not not work and used a flat head to turn on the electrical portion of the switch to start the engine. basically, if the electrical portion is still fine (the harness that goes into your fuse box), then on the right hand side of that bolt that looks like it is impossible to get off, use a hammer and chisel to chisel that bolt off. go at an angle to get it to start, once it it loose, you can take that off no problem. check with SMseagren83 if the mechanical portion of the ignition can come separate from the electrical portion. you will save tons of money this way. I know that the 92-95 civics, you have to buy the whole damn electrical and mechanical portion. so check with him because he works in the parts dep. if it does come with just the mechanical portion, then buy just the mechanical portion. it does bolt on to your old electrica portion and comes with new hardware and new key. when you do install the ign. sw., the two bolts that the supply you with to tighten up the switch onto the steering column, keep on tightening those bolts until it snaps off. I'm not joking either, that is how it is. I know, I work on Honda's 5-6 days a week. Not that I fix any of them........j/k. It was a joke. good luck and if you need anymore info, hit US up.

[DJ Hizzle]

ahha!!!!!! they broke the ignition switch mechanical portion so the steering lock will not not work and used a flat head to turn on the electrical portion of the switch to start the engine. basically, if the electrical portion is still fine (the harness that goes into your fuse box), then on the right hand side of that bolt that looks like it is impossible to get off, use a hammer and chisel to chisel that bolt off. go at an angle to get it to start, once it it loose, you can take that off no problem. check with SMseagren83 if the mechanical portion of the ignition can come separate from the electrical portion. you will save tons of money this way. I know that the 92-95 civics, you have to buy the whole damn electrical and mechanical portion. so check with him because he works in the parts dep. if it does come with just the mechanical portion, then buy just the mechanical portion. it does bolt on to your old electrica portion and comes with new hardware and new key. when you do install the ign. sw., the two bolts that the supply you with to tighten up the switch onto the steering column, keep on tightening those bolts until it snaps off. I'm not joking either, that is how it is. I know, I work on Honda's 5-6 days a week. Not that I fix any of them........j/k. It was a joke. good luck and if you need anymore info, hit US up.

awsome. thank you. i just went out about bought a new ignition switch, both the mechanical part and electrical part. 1 cuz i turns out the electrical part was partly broken too; and 2, they dont sell it seperate. but its no big deal besides the fact it was 200 bux. but eh, what are u gonna do. thanx for all yur help!

[blackcb7]

200 bucks, damn that is way too much. here in the junkyards they go for about 90 bucks should have posted a wanted sign. i had one at work complete that i just threw away. i would have let it go for cheap. well hope you get i back ont he road so we can see it at the meets

[SMseagren83]

glad u got it figured out man.

yeah it sucks that Honda doesnt allow you to get JUST the lock itself. gotta buy the entire thing. infact i just sold one today for a 92 lx-- he paid 309 after tax. so getting it for $200 which is only like 50 above dealer net is a great deal man.

Sean

[DJ Hizzle]

damn dude 309? man i feel lucky.... but mine wa actually with a 20% discount.

[jhondayaaj]

damn dude 309? man i feel lucky.... but mine wa actually with a 20% discount.

that's because SMseagren83 works in parts dep. and they gotta make their money too.LOL. just kidding SMseagren83, if we ever work together, don't give me any hard time over the back counter please.

[SMseagren83]

that's because SMseagren83 works in parts dep. and they gotta make their money too.LOL. just kidding SMseagren83, if we ever work together, don't give me any hard time over the back counter please.

HAHA, no worries. i get plenty of it at work anyways. kinda comes with working in parts. techs/parts people flippin each other shit.

shoot...i shoulda marked it up even more...309 was bad enough though. haha! helped my saturday sales.

[jhondayaaj]

HAHA, no worries. i get plenty of it at work anyways. kinda comes with working in parts. techs/parts people flippin each other shit.

shoot...i shoulda marked it up even more...309 was bad enough though. haha! helped my saturday sales.

I guess we went for a little bit. LOL anyways, is this ignition fixed yet??