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DA KID RYU -> how to remove an old ignition switch to replace it (5/26/2008 5:06:45 PM)
yea can some one point to me how to remove an old ignition switch for a new one.. thanks in advance

finch13 -> RE: how to remove an old ignition switch to replace it (5/26/2008 10:19:43 PM)
This is for a 6th gen, but it should be similar for you. - Remove the top and bottom steering column covers (3 screws on bottom, clips on top) - Unscrew the 2 screws holding the switch in (it's on the left side of the column attached to the end of the key cylinder) - Unplug the ignition harness from the driver kick panel fuse box - Remove the switch. To install - Slide the new switch over the the square shaped end of the key cylinder. - Plug the harness in. - Put the covers back on. I typed it fast, let me know if you need more detail.

lightshow -> RE: how to remove an old ignition switch to replace it (5/27/2008 12:10:12 PM)
do you want to remove just the cylinder or the whole thing?

finch13 -> RE: how to remove an old ignition switch to replace it (5/27/2008 2:59:12 PM)
If you want to remove the key cylinder and the switch as a complete assembly is to a.) cut slots in the 2 shear bolts holding the cylinder to the steering column and remove them with a slotted screwdriver or b.) drill the bolts out. I've done B and it's difficult considering the limited space you have to work with. If I ever had to do it again I'd try A with a Dremel tool first.

DA KID RYU -> RE: how to remove an old ignition switch to replace it (5/27/2008 10:17:57 PM)
im sorry i mean the whole thing i had to start my car with a screw driver for a while.. so i need to know how to take the whole thing off... yea the 2 bolts on top are strip so but a slot so i can take it off...thanks

finch13 -> RE: how to remove an old ignition switch to replace it (5/27/2008 10:23:53 PM)
They're shear bolts. The bolt heads are designed to shear right off at a certain torque, most likely to prevent tampering with the ignition if you're car is in the process of getting stolen, but I really have no clue. All I know is that when I removed the ignition assembly to sell, it was a major PITA to drop down the steering column to get a drill in there. Dremel with a cut-off wheel should do the trick.

DA KID RYU -> RE: how to remove an old ignition switch to replace it (5/27/2008 10:58:14 PM)
yea i think i have one of the dremel how just cut the whole thing off.... of just the bolts

finch13 -> RE: how to remove an old ignition switch to replace it (5/27/2008 11:00:11 PM)
The bolts look like big rivets on either side. Just cut slots into them s a flat head screwdriver will fit. If you cut the bolts you're just, in theory, shearing them again and you'll have to extract them outside of the car. I've done it and it's not easy.

finch13 -> RE: how to remove an old ignition switch to replace it (5/27/2008 11:01:21 PM)
You do know that if you replace the key cylinder, your ignition key won't match the door and trunk locks, right?

DA KID RYU -> RE: how to remove an old ignition switch to replace it (5/27/2008 11:02:53 PM)
where do i get bolts like dat if i happen to mest them up or cut them to much

finch13 -> RE: how to remove an old ignition switch to replace it (5/27/2008 11:09:10 PM)
Well a new ignition assembly should come with them, a Honda dealer should have them, online parts dealers might have them, especially Majestic Honda. Just cut the slots little by little until you can get a good grab with the screwdriver. That's the only way you'd be able to reuse them.

DA KID RYU -> RE: how to remove an old ignition switch to replace it (5/27/2008 11:12:57 PM)
alright i really really thank u... cause i bout a use ignition from a member..

finch13 -> RE: how to remove an old ignition switch to replace it (5/27/2008 11:15:35 PM)
It's no problem! Did the used ignition come with the shear bolts? It should really matter though, you can use just about any bolts that is long enough and has the same threads, I don't know what's so special about the shear bolts, other than it making it harder to remove the ignition.

DA KID RYU -> RE: how to remove an old ignition switch to replace it (5/27/2008 11:28:05 PM)
im waiting on it right now actually im just trying to get rid of the current one... yea ima try too look for other bolts make my life easier...hardware store yea ima cut the bolts just a nice line to put a flat head or so... and take them off...

finch13 -> RE: how to remove an old ignition switch to replace it (5/27/2008 11:30:55 PM)
Sounds like you're set to go. I don't think Menards or Home Depot or Lowes sells metric threaded bolts. i really want to say the thread is 8x1.25 (in millimeters), should be something by 1.25 if I'm wrong.

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