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Ignition keys screw? - 4/9/2008 10:35:30 AM    Jeff247   Posts: 28 Joined: 9/9/2004 Status: offline I have a 2003 Honda Accord 4-dr 4 cyl EX. On the ignition key shell there is a screw that holds the two halves together, right where the metal key enters the shell. I want to remove that screw. Is that done easily with a jewelers philips head? The plastic broke around the screw so the shell comes apart occasionally. I bought a new shell on ebay and will use the half of the shell I need to replace the broken half. I will be replacing the half that does not have the holes for lock, unlock, trunk and panic. The reason I ask is because I tried, by hand, to remove it with a jewelers philips head screwdriver and it won't turn esily. I just want to make sure I can use a little more force if necessary. Thank you for your help. Post #: 1

RE: Ignition keys screw? - 4/9/2008 11:59:25 AM    turbodave Posts: 11 Joined: 4/8/2008 Status: offline I don't know if there's a difference in screw size (I suspect not), but I just tried a ph000 phillips on mine and it fit perfectly and turned without issue  (08 accord key). _____________________________ TurboDave EWCS(SW) USN ret. Sevierville, TN 08 Accord EX-L, V6, 4dr 5AT, White Diamond 86 Buick Grand National 87 Buick Grand National 84 Z28 Camaro 01 Ford Excursion 7.3PSD (in reply to Jeff247) Post #: 2

RE: Ignition keys screw? - 4/10/2008 9:49:07 AM    catbert430 Posts: 38 Joined: 12/2/2007 Status: offline In the original manufacturing of the Key shell, they used a bit of thread lock on the screw.  You need to apply a little force but, be careful not to destroy the head of the screw. Good luck! _____________________________ 2008 EX-L V6 4-door 5AT Polished Metal Metallic Grey Leather (in reply to turbodave) Post #: 3

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