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Need to remove lock cylinder. Need help.
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scandh
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Mar 28, 2008, 12:45 PM
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Need to remove lock cylinder. Need help.
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We have a 1988 Honda Civic. The ignition key is stuck in the lock cylinder and we cannot remove it. I need to remove the lock cylinder so that I can park the car for a few days (without worrying about it getting stolen). I can buy a replacement lock cylinder in about a week. But in the meantime, I need to remove the one that is in the car so that I can park the car safely.
How should I remove the lock cylinder? There are two screws in the under side of the steering column. These two screws are the only screws I can find. Should I remove those two screws, and then remove the plastic that houses the steering column? Then, will it become obvious what the next step is to remove the lock cylinder?
I hope that I have provided enough information regarding my problem and the questions that I have. If, not I will provide more info as needed.
Thanks for your help.
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Double J
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Mar 28, 2008, 12:55 PM
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1984-91 Models -
Disconnect the negative battery cable. -
Remove the steering wheel and the steering column covers. -
Disconnect the ignition switch connector. -
Center punch each of the two shear bolts and drill their heads off with a suitable drill bit.
Do not damage the switch body when removing the shear bolt heads. -
Remove the shear bolts from the switch body and remove the switch.
To install: -
Install the new ignition switch without the key inserted. -
Loosely tighten the new shear bolts.
Make sure the projection on the ignition switch is aligned with the hole in the steering column. -
Insert the ignition key and check for proper operation of the steering wheel lock and that the ignition key turns freely. -
Tighten the shear bolts until the hex heads twist off.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Mar 28, 2008, 1:00 PM
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Sorry for only limited know how for this Honda. You may need to remove steering wheel and a puller for that. If you can conceal that the key is there and lock the car and disable engine - even unhook battery or whatever is easy for you temporarily would secure the car. A locksmith just might be able to get that key out for you quickly and be worth a try since you can still drive it,
T
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Tom Greenleaf
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Mar 28, 2008, 1:02 PM
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Good one Jim - you hit send faster then I did with better info,
T
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scandh
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Mar 28, 2008, 1:19 PM
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Thank you, both, for the really great information that you provided. It has helped me a lot!!
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Taurusgrl
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Apr 1, 2008, 2:55 PM
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Use Whip Cream, It worked for me when that happened to me. April Fools!
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