How To Install Replace Ignition Switch Honda Accord Prelude Acura TL CL 94-98 1AAuto.com

[bdfd3001]

have a ? if my integra takes more than a couple of trys to turn on is it my switch

[1aauto]

@bdfd3001 If you're having a hard time turning the ignition with the key, it could be that the switch is worn.

[agskeete]

have a questioin 1auto, i have a 1990 acura interga my key goes in the ignition once in , the key wont turn to start, or letjust say wont turn at all... what can be the my problem?

[1aauto]

@agskeete You may want to make sure that the steering wheel isn't locked. You could also try to wiggle the key in the ignition as you turn it to see if it'll turn forward.

[greengank]

Sweet!! :)

[sweetkicker24]

what is the price of a 1995 honda civic ignition switch. (LX)

[1aauto]

@sweetkicker24 We currently do not have a supplier for this particular part. Thank you for checking out our auto repair channel on YouTube.

[sweetkicker24]

If my ignition is really hard to turn is it because of the ignition switch?

[1aauto]

@sweetkicker24 It could be that the switch has gone, or is going bad.

[petepi1981]

@1aauto started up a/c n all worked then took it for a drive and when i hit a bump or went thru puddle it goes out then came right back on then i pulled over began turning the wheel (which makes a grinding noise) back and forth it stayed on,until i put into drive it cut off.took it home cut if off started it up everything was fine again my wiring on underneath the car looks suspect but i don't know what to look for any pics diagrams for me to go off of

[1aauto]

@petepi1981 It could be that some of the electrical connections are still wet. Once everything dries out you should be ok. Hope this helps.

[petepi1981]

@1aauto my a/c blower,radio,and windows stop working when i start my car everything works in the on position but when i start it it cuts off it seems to happen when it rains too can this be a bad ignition switch

[1aauto]

@petepi1981 You may want to check around for a possible loose ground of frayed wire. You may also want to check your fuses and any relays that might be associated with your accessories.

[perutnt1]

My car wouldnt start at times so id hit the starter with a wrench then it would start. so i took the starter out took it to autozone to get checked ,they said it was working good after doing the test. so i put it back in & now it still has the same problem. but i dont hit the starter anymore. could it be the iignition switch then?

[1aauto]

@perutnt1 It depends on what the starter is doing. If you try to start the car and it clicks, but the headlights are strong and do not go dim, and everything electrically seems ok with the car, it very well could be a starter problem, especially if when you tap it, it seems to work again. You could make sure that there is power to the solenoid from the battery with a test light. We carry brand new starters on our website 1aauto.com with free shipping. Hope this helps you out.

[itzkhak]

Hey nice video! I have an issue though: What do I do if instead of the 2 8mm bolts that you show and talk about at around 2:01, I have 2 circular nail heads. I have no idea how to unscrew a screw with a nail head. By "nail head" I mean straight up flat surface that has a circular cross section. So is there a way to take out this special type of screw? Or is there another way to take out the unit. I would really appreciate your help. Thank you!

[1aauto]

@itzkhak If they're rivets, you may have to drill them out and replace them with bolts.

[misstoochie1]

Hi. I have a question..I have a 98 Honda Accord and there is this green light with an "S" in the middle on the dashboard. I don't know what this means, but it prevents the car from starting; each time this light pops on the car shuts off?? Do u have a diagnosis for this? Is it the ignition or a computer problem? It makes the noise as if its going to crank but it never does unless the lights goes off then it'll crank then..

[1aauto]

@misstoochie1 I did a little research on this one for you and some Honda owners have had luck with changing the battery if it's old. Others say it could also point to a TCU issue. If the battery isn't very old but terminals are corroded, you may want to clean them up, this may help to resolve the issue. Hope this helps.

[misstoochie1]

@1aauto Thanks alot I will get back to you and let you know if that was the problem!! P.S. whats TCU??? lol I'll bet u can tell Im a female<----

[1aauto]

@misstoochie1 It stands for Transmission Control Unit. I would try the easy things first though like the battery. Hope this helps.

[misstoochie1]

@misstoochie1 Thanks!!

[plasmaman2507]

@misstoochie1 the "S" could quite possibly be a problem with the factory security which will prevent the car starting, basically in most vehicles the key has a set resistance or "ohms" which the car recognizes as a numeric value and tells the car it isn't a foreign key and it's okay to run, common problems are 1. a worn key, ,or 2 . ignition switch. basically your car thinks it is being stolen, more common in chevrolets. good luck!

[OhioGrovers]

Thanks for the great video - I just replaced the ignition switch in my '95 Accord V6 and she's happy now. I will remember 1A Auto next time I buy parts online! Just noting that my car had the shear bolts holding the ignition assembly to the column - which really were not troublesome to remove and re-install, using a small punch and hammer.

[PJON214]

my car wouldnt start, not even cranking. What happen was i took out the alternator and put it back. After putting it back, it wouldnt start. What might be the problem, the car was working fine before that. Thanks

[1aauto]

@PJON214 You may want to have the alternator tested to make sure that it's good, and also check the connections.

[trillwill07]

Ok One Problem I have bolts with no heads. The are flat How to remove these

[Bushougoma]

@trillwill07 They are called shear bolts the bolts in the video weren't installed properly you are supposed to turn them until the heads twist off leaving what you have two flat round heads. To remove them get an awl put it on an angle and tap it with a hammer to spin the bolts out.

Check my channel for a video on removing the shear bolts out with an awl.

[avsdavidt1]

Thanks for another great video. I have always enjoyed the high quality of your video. Knowing how to replace a part myself is good knowledge to have. I was wondering if you can provide the reason/diagnostic behind the replacement. Knowing why and when to replace something makes me a mechanic, not just a part replacer. Thanks for all the great videos.

[hendrixrussell]

My 96 acura 2.5TL needs the ignition switch changed out. I took the initial screws out of the covering (around steering wheel) & the plastic seems to be stuck on the right side (by ignition). Any recommendations on how to get these pieces apart? Because when I try to pull/pry them, it looks like they are going to break. On the left side, the pieces come apart very easily, but the right side is not budging. Thanks for posting this. I'm sure once I get those pieces out, it will be a piece of cake.

[triggb71]

@hendrixrussell Did you ever figure-out how to get the covering off?? I plan to get to work on mine today and I thought that it would be as easy as the one in the video until I read your post. We have the same model and I really need some help before I get started on it because I don't even want to bother with it if it's going to be a total pain in the a**. Any help that you or anyone else can give me ASAP would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[dexmex777]

How do you know if you should replace just the ignition switch, or the cylinder also???

[asquemuel]

The Prelude 97 is different. It has 3 more bolts that attaching the strg column. The two bolts that hold the brace of the ignition switch needs special tools. The bolt on the video was switched to look like the head is protruding that a 10mm ratchet can unbolt it. Now I have the plastic casing on the steering column but can't unscrew the bolt. What is your recommendation? The dealer?

[1aauto]

@asquemuel The manufacturer may have used different bolts between production runs. Yours could possibly be a torx bolt. If it is you can buy them at pretty much any store that sells wrenches.

[skylos]

@asquemuel Security feature - remove the hex portion of the bolt that sticks out, thus making it difficult to remove the bracket, making it difficult to remove the ignition switch from the keyed shaft. Once you bypass the keyed shaft, you don't need the key any more.

[mexprd]

Hey 1aauto I have a question for you I have a bad ignition switch (purchased the car like that) I just bought a used ignition off my buddy. My question is do I have to change the whole wiring kit or can I just change the metal part and keep the original kit?

[1aauto]

@mexprd You should be able to install it as the video shows.

[lok0605]

i have the same problem CBR1100xx31 said,after seeing this video i am going to buy a ignition swith and see iff that helps.

[bluesfanm60]

My friend's shop wanted $500.00! Total RIP-OFF!! Thanks MUCH!!

[1aauto]

@bluesfanm60 You're welcome. We also sell the part in the video with free shipping on our website 1aauto.com

[datniggarobb623]

hey why do yu disconnect the battery

[1aauto]

@datniggarobb623 It's always a good idea to do this before performing any type of work on your car so that you do not short something out, or accidently start the vehicle.

[DavidFrazier524]

Thanks for posting video. I am about to tackle this job and am not sure which to replace. I will be driving my 98 Honda Accord and it will lose all power and and the beeps will indicate that key is in ignition. I figured out that if I push the ignition key head (black part of key) towards the dash, the car will turn back on without needing to pull over and restart. I know that there was a recall on the switch and it was done back in 2002. Which would you replace? lock cyc or Ign switch?

[1aauto]

@DavidFrazier524 if there was a recall on the switch and it hasn't been fixed it wouldn't hurt to fix the issue.It may even clear up the issue that you are having.

[spineblaZe]

Thank you so much for posting this video!

[blindsided909]

The repair shop wanted $250 for this fix. Thank you very much for posting this video.

[CBR1100xx31]

Hello, i have a Honda Accord EX-R 1995 and when i turn the switch on to start my car it goes to the first click ( accessory) then (ignition) and when i start the car if i let go of the key my car stops. It's like the barrel had turn or moved from its original position, it that the same problem that you are fixing ? Thank you in advance.

[1aauto]

@CBR1100xx31 Yes the symptom you describe can be due to a worn ignition switch

[mouayingvang91]

you should do one for the 93-96 toyota camry. no body cares to much to show these stuff now and days. thanks

[1aauto]

@mouayingvang91 I'll try to do that one in the future.

[ninjanels]

Super helpful! Thank you! I'm going to be a new customer.

[1aauto]

@alexebnks Please call toll free 888-844-3393 or email service@1aauto.com

[1ENOC]

thanks for the information im going to fix my car i have a problem have to push the key forward to keep it on my car is a honda 93 dx hatchback ...........thanks

[madk228]

Thank so much for posting !! I have Acura tl 1996 2.5 the code show in the computer is P1660 do you know what that is for! Thank you again

[1aauto]

@madk228 It is a trouble code for your ECU. Check the dash fuse., should be a 20Amp.