HONDA / ACURA IGNITION LOCK REPAIR

[@cd3rls]

Thank you so much for this video! My kid and I repaired his ignition after he had to have it towed back to the house because his ignition jammed up. Took us a couple father/son hours and got it back up and running. Saved us hundreds of dollars and it got the phone out of his hands for the afternoon.

[@ChromeArty]

You Sir, are are a gentleman and a scholar. A gift from God I'd say. This video is what enabled me to complete the process of fixing my wife's Pilot. She is over the moon and I'd say she's pretty much enamored with me this evening 😁. I cannot thank you enough 🙏

[@Flophousemaster]

Thanks so much as I was unsure of what to do when the steering lock/arm slid back as the lock would not go together. Your explaining on how depressing the steering lock puts the little arm back to position for installing the lock. I spent hours trying to figure this out and your video cleared up what happened, One way or another the steering lock needed to be in correct position for installing the lock. You are the only person I seen who addressed this issue. Greatly appreciated. Great job. Kleff

[@BigNickSnr]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I've found other videos on fixing the tumbler but I still couldn't get it to work when I got it back together! 16:31 of your video was EXACTLY what I needed!!!

[@tboy7836]

This came in super clutch. I fixed the wafer problem but locked my steering wheel in the process. This is the only video I found that mentioned it. Hats off to you.

[@JavierAlba]

Thank you SO MUCH, sir. 16:30 was my issue, this is the second time I change the ignition switch and got blocked again. The first time I had the car to the locksmith thinking it was the lock cylinder, but not sure how the ignition switch was related with the failure, at the point that I thought it was coincidence. Obviously, the folks from the locksmith did not say what the actual problem was. The second time it got blocked I was so mad, it could not be a coincidence anymore, your video saved me money.

[@JoeOrlando-x8f]

Thank you for the end, around the 16 minute mark, discussing the steering column lock mechanism and pushing it in beyond flush. That was exactly my issue after removing some of the lock wafers. You saved me a lot of money, time, and frustration!

[@tazwowe]

Me again😄 Turns out I did need the tip about the steering wheel lock. I accidentally locked the wheel when I moved it to get a screw out. The whole process went well till I tried the key in situ. I had to show your video to my mechanic so he could release it for me. Even with paying him a couple hours labour and my many part days, still way cheaper than the mobile locksmith. Thanks again

[@snotrag1776]

Bought a 06 Honda Civic today at a barnstorm price for daughter due to the cylinder being Frozen. Followed your lead, Total success! Thank You!!! I was deep into it, took the key out and a few wafers fell out. Thought, Oh No I’m done. Found your video and saved the day. Daughter now has a nice little Civic for transportation and I don’t have to drive her to work😬

[@jim21804]

After watching this video I googled his name and contacted him. I sent my lock to him and he rebuilt it and cut a new key. Often the old key won’t work with the new wafers. I got it back and installed it and It works great. I cannot say enough about his great service. The cost was 1/4 of what a new lock set would have been installed and programmed by a shop.

[@DCSPORTSTER]

Great video on how to get the key cylinder out of the housing assembly. That drill bit tip works great to get the roll pin out. The other tip with the pick tool worked great too. I just remove the tumblers and the springs and put the key cylinder back together. It still has the chip in the key. You still can’t start it without the key. It’s just as secure as push button start now. The other feature now, You can take the key out and leave the engine run and lock the doors and go in the store. I took mine apart before it actually totally screwed up. The key cylinder was starting to not want to turn. I figured that was my two minute warning I better fix it before it leaves me sit somewhere.

[@kevinwitt8827]

Wow, this was an amazing video for locksmiths. You did a great job of explaining the basics, and the reasoning behind things. Really appreciate that.

[@edwinbath1512]

Thank you!!!!! You could have stopped at 15:30, but that last bit about the issue with some sets saved my lock from the bin. Much appreciated

[@chewykarma]

Always fun to watch a professional at work.

[@jedg3]

Incredibly well made video. This is the true essence of youtube

[@leopineda6198]

You absolutely saved the day by explaining how to push the steering lock pin further to unlock it! thanks a lot!

[@OldCaliboy]

I just had to do this on my 07 Pilot kinda. The question i was going to ask was what if you accidently locked the steering wheel... well in a way you answered that question. I was careless in removing the locking cylinders and pulled the shaft forward a bit and had to remove the whole assembly. Thanks for this video anyway. I learned something new today. 👏👍🥳🚙

[@tazwowe]

Thanks for the info. And, for the tip at the end about the steering lock. Good to know just in case

[@drewallen1709]

Really really helpful, thanks a million. Especially the tip about depressing the blade below flush, because indeed I had removed the key module with the key in place.

[@tadduet]

Excellent! Thank you so much for the tutorial! With this information I was able to fix the ignition on my daughter's 2007 Honda CR-V. Yay!

[@kylejackson543]

There is so many videos on this yours is the only one thats to the point and professional awesome info thank you

[@Lets-follow-HIM]

Thanks for taking the time to show us how this is done.

[@joannekalson1015]

Thank You tremendously for amazing insight & a glimmer of hope in getting my 2004 Acura tl started again !

[@CrankedOver]

Excellent video Thank You. As others have said, thank you for informing of certain housing issue where steering lock stud needs depressing @15:30. I could have made the same mistake even with a replacement part that I would not need to buy. (Now have to guess where to drill a hole and try hold down while in car, or remove the break-off bolt and related effort)

[@olocausto80]

Thanks for the video. It help me a lot specially the drill on the cotter pin. I would never have thought about doing it like that.

[@pirihern9329]

Best video yet on rekeying. Trying to find the right keying kiy for my 2006 subaru sti .

[@gregbailey3710]

Thanks. I was able to use your video to help a friend. I ended up leaving all the tumblers out. He couldn't afford a rekeying.

[@jonluz1489]

thank you, the blade was stuck.. key was stuck till the end. now works. 209k miles accord,

[@rmontalvo3]

Excellent video! Thank you for taking the time to explain and to show.

[@jcmac185]

This was a awesome video. Saved the day for sure! Thank you.

[@jameslund221]

That trick with the roll pin is amazing, god I wish I could get my drill bit in the same spot and do that . 😂

[@gerbodis]

THis is amazing. Mine is a 2013, slightly different looking cylinder, but the steps were the same. Execpt I can't get the Cylinder back into the housing. The little seer piece hits the inner part and wont go beyond

[@gerbodis]

I realized that I believe with 2013-2017 Civics, you have to unscrew the steering lock on the housing, press down on a metal piece and that will pop out the internal part that connects to the Lock Cylinder. You then have to put the lock cylinder and the internal part back into the housing at the same time holding them together as you push them into the housing. This is because the seer piece on the lock cylinder need to go passed the ring on the internal part, but it can't because the housing blocks it from doing that if you're trying to push the lock cylinder in.

[@daultonruff2281]

A remarkable video, very professional. Thanks for the quiet and methodical explanation of every detailed thing you did. I'm preparing to remove the core of my lock on a 2007 CRV. I was confused to see you cut a new key. I wish to keep my old keys and I hope my locksmith is able to fit the "wafers" in the tumbler to fit my keys. Is that possible or do I have to switch keys and put in the code thing from my old key? Thank you.

[@kernkeys8577]

The used keys may function for a while, but the wear on the key will cause accelerated wear on the wafer tumblers in the ignition. This will lead to premature ignition lock failure. In cases where the old keys are extremely worn they may fail to enter repaired lock, due to the new wafers digging into the rounded edge of the track milled into the key. I have repaired ignitions like this since 2013 and have never had anyone tell me that an ignition I repaired has failed again. I get calls from from people with locked up ignitions that have had theirs repaired by other locksmiths, that didn't cut new keys. The ignitions lock up prematurely and need to be repaired again.

[@daultonruff2281]

@@kernkeys8577 I've watched other videos that validate your statement. I've failed to remove the core like I planned. I'll have to take this to a professional. Failing Eyesite, and dexterity, plus more screws in places not accessible. What does a professional charge for doing this? I have the two keys and the core.

[@lawrenzj9312]

Hi Kern, any idea after I repair the key cylinder of my car, the key fob would not function because my car still detecting a key in the ignition even though I pull out the key already? I know that it is detecting because the car will sound chirp when I open the door. By the way thanks to your video it really helps a lot. 👍🙂

[@sapienscircus9404]

Anyone know where to drill under the ignition switch to access the steering wheel lock?

[@jasonottley3956]

A good 😊video helped me understand more about lo ignition locks.

[@aleksandrkovalenko4006]

Amazing! Thank you for so many helpful details!

[@DeeP_BosE]

This is a wonderful guide to repairing the lock cylinder, Thank you. In my case the key just doesn't enter the barrel. And i dont have a master key. Any workaround ?

[@wdavidaustin]

Love the info. I'm a little stumped on decoding the message On the tumbler housing,for the wafers. How do I know which one goes where?

[@kslocksmithservicellc4238]

This is a very well done video.

[@geraldskinner63]

Brilliant move cutting down the tip cut! Most automated code machines make this step easy as well. Kern? Central Cali?

[@madelinenajarian4043]

Yes Kern county 😀 Our buisness is Kern keys.

[@Shad69SS]

Thank You Sooo Much.. At 16.38. Wasted 2hrs!!!!!

[@gustavorestrepo3838]

Very Professional. Much Appreciate your Video

[@tazwowe]

The drill to pop out the pin didnt work for me. Still haven't got the pin out 😖 still a great video !

[@jedchavatte9578]

Hello what size drill bit do you uses

[@sean6049]

Can you show exactly where to drill behind the electric switch, To unlock the steering wheel locking blade without removing housing? I have my Ridgeline stuck on the side of the road, trying you do the repair.

[@rcarioca]

When i removed to roll pin holding the cylinder to the lock body ( time 3:30), I am not sure from where, but a solid pin about the same diameter but shorter that the roll suddenly fell lout also. No idea from where it came.

[@eduardozavala91]

I have a 2005 Acura and my key gets stuck and I’m not able to remove it what could this issue be ?

[@BJ-jl8ri]

Thank you!!! Where can I get the wafers?

[@d2d601]

Hi, I have a 2008 Honda element I put lube into the key slot. The key starts just fine my problem was that the fob no longer worked. I tried to program the fob like shown on KZbin and it still wouldn’t work. Any insight what my next step should be would be appreciated. Thanks

[@matttheknife8293]

I like your sad/angry customer comment.

[@safetydude3394]

I am new to all this so I have a question about this fix. Is it cheaper to replace the ignition vs having it rebuilt.

[@nicolasjuarez8639]

Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 you save my day

[@royjones3306]

For taking off the whole assembly & unplugging the terminals do you have to reprogram it? I unplugged it & it wont start. Just crank.

[@frederickgamboa1805]

How easy did you take off that pin 🤯

[@fpvraver]

Hey, what size drillbit was that that you drill that out with? I've got everything lined up.

[@wagyu_killer]

if the steering wheel is locked will the cylinder come out?

[@elgrandechorizo]

After removing my broken wafer everything spins fine but the key can be removed in the on position. What would cause this?

[@Compliments_Gaming]

Walkthrough videos like these are so informative. Thanks for the content! What kind of key cutter was that?

[@aleksandrkovalenko4006]

It looks like a Dolphin from Xtool

[@madelinenajarian4043]

Condor. But we do have the Dolphin for mobile work. We like it much better than the older more expensive 995.

[@Anthony-oj5rb]

What a great video. Thanks

[@rcarioca]

I am having problem inserting the lock cylinder all the way into housing. I cannot go far enough to align the roll pin holes which keep the cylinder from popping out

[@b4ebx]

16:55 this has happened to my 1999 civic ej, the locking blade is on/up.and key wont turn. Has any one got a video that shows where to drill, or how to sort it out

[@martinwest4980]

Did you find out any info on this ? My key does the same..goes in but wont turn

[@paiRuiz]

great video !😆🔥❤

[@DanielBenitez-f9g]

Hello i have issue where after i switched the ignition switch my steering wheel and my key wont turn. Whats the most likely issue id like to point out my battery was disconnected before removing ignition switch.

[@pirihern9329]

Will get new keys. Took apart the wafers , cleaned and relubed with tfe graphite. Not sticking anymore

[@DanielBenitez-f9g]

What are you picking with the pick tool a little lost is there a model number for I can see the diagram. Thanks for anybody with clues

[@raygaither9369]

How do you get the immobilize ring off if the key wont come out?

[@alejandrocastelli4726]

what lubricant do you use?

[@jameslund221]

Thanks,especially for the information about the housing steering lock thingy I hope to god that doesn’t happen to me.

[@BoredLockpicker]

ahhhh yes the neandrathal with the vise grips.... lol. I just had to replace a HON77 Honda motorcycle gas cap and ignition after one of those clowns tried to impression it with an HD109

[@rickybaez2970]

I just changed it .it cranks up starts up 1 seconds later shuts off😢 why

[@kentrent9420]

I removed my lock in a 2003 Pilot and started to pull out wafers that were stuck when they all fell out is this the reason I have the green flashing key ?

[@kentrent9420]

The lock is in and it cranks but will not run any ideas no car for 8 days in the winter is horrible ?

[@lowbvll8969]

How much would something like this cost just to replace the wafers without cutting a key? I have three oem keys but my cylinder locked up.. I have an 2006 civic

[@jp554731]

What size drill bit is that?

[@stevendirks6239]

I do have a question. Did you make a video showing which way the wafers went into each slot...i.e. top/bottom or left side/right side. Honda just rebuilt my ignition for nearly $1000.00 Canadian. It just sounds ridiculous to me now that I've watched a few KZbin videos after the fact.

[@tltypes0725]

The part where the spring goes mess up on my car how can I get that fix my steering wheel won’t even turn because it keeps getting locked from that part

[@willhaile9272]

I didn't understand why you would remove any wafers but the broken ones. Seems like unnecessary extra work. Having removed the wafers and the springs, how does one identify the wafers for the right slots so they conform to the key cut so the cylinder rotates? I think I would prefer to remove each wafer, and if it wasn't broken, I would put it back so as not to get it confused with the others. Also, I would have liked to see the key placement in the code cutter. I like your method of removing the roll pins. Its the easiest way I've seen yet. Thanks Kern.

[@madelinenajarian4043]

We replace all of them so the older ones that haven't failed yet won't fail soon and the old ones are worn out. When you cut the fresh key it works best with a new key that isn't worn out.

[@ryancavin27]

What size is the first roll pin

[@madelinenajarian4043]

Great video!

[@vincepetez8423]

How much will this usually cost?

[@bamboolocksmithservice7043]

Nice job.

[@JK-vw8lk]

what size drill bit did you use to remove the roll pin

[@olocausto80]

It is less than 1/16. I used some harbor freight bits that I had from a past project. The roll pin is about 1/16 or smaller.

[@pouncerminned863]

@@olocausto80 a 1/8 bit should do it?

[@olocausto80]

@@pouncerminned863 1/16 is half of 1/8. It is going to be too big. The idea is not to destroy the roll pin. I said smaller than 1/16 because I didn't measure the drill bit.

[@nest1000]

Wow thank a lot of good information

[@DanielBenitez-f9g]

Where is the code for a 08 civic ignition key cylinder. Thank u

[@madelinenajarian4043]

If your talking about the key code it will be on the trunk lock or the little lock by the drivers floor board or on the outside of the ignition cylinder.

[@DanielBenitez-f9g]

@@madelinenajarian4043 thanks question is it the one below the head of the cylinder close to the front key lock

[@brandonhorstman1774]

how long is the key code number i got 3l12m525

[@madelinenajarian4043]

It's probably the m525

[@gloriannereyes2901]

Where is the best spot to drill the hole? I just had this happen today. so my car is stuck at the movie theater.

[@sapienscircus9404]

Same question I had

[@NASSTRACINC]

Thank you!!!

[@dougchatman9220]

Just take the lock cylinder out by pulling the roll pins take the lock cylinder out pull the Fing wafers and tiny springs out put back together. Slapper all back together and never have this problem again. The transponder in the key is the trick to getting it to start anyway so why f with the stupid never ending failing wafers and the key that is constantly wearing.And yes The stearing wheel still locks when you turn it off and pull the key.You can take your key out while its running too which is very convient at times. I put one full rap of black electric tape at the end of the cuts on the key so that the key doesnt fall out of the lock easily. Just did this today and it works like a champ. Sorry locksmith's but this nightmare is BS AND I FOUND THE CURE. Save yourself a tow and 200 bucks buying new keys blah blah

[@dougchatman9220]

@JeffTheCanuck3 Cool 👍

[@greaterbw]

They fail because they are engineered to fail. They could have kept using the brass core key and you wouldn’t have this problem but then the dealers couldn’t charge to repair it. I have no doubt all the manufacturers design things to fail.

[@SandiMethuko]

l olso got these problem in my car honda civic

[@DavidGutierrez-zi4dy]

thanks!!!

[@zhiweizou951]

😊

[@daviderhahon]

Nice tool

[@chaseaustin6898]

Good day sir, I am having ignition problems can you take a look at my KZbin channel video, tell me what you think it’s like 20 seconds Thanks

[@ypapadim]

Thank you!!!!

[@dougchatman9220]

Just take the lock cylinder out by pulling the roll pins take the lock cylinder out pull the Fing wafers and tiny springs out put back together. Slapper all back together and never have this problem again. The transponder in the key is the trick to getting it to start anyway so why f with the stupid never ending failing wafers and the key that is constantly wearing.And yes The stearing wheel still locks when you turn it off and pull the key.You can take your key out while its running too which is very convient at times. I put one full rap of black electric tape at the end of the cuts on the key so that the key doesnt fall out of the lock easily. Just did this today and it works like a champ. Sorry locksmith's but this nightmare is BS AND I FOUND THE CURE. Save yourself a tow and 200 bucks buying new keys blah blah

[@CrimsonYetiCartoons]

Couldn't turn my key, so I took my tumbler out and I put it back together with no wafers/springs. Now it won't even give me a "ding ding ding ding" chime saying the key is in. Still can't turn the key either. Dunno what to do now.

[@dougchatman9220]

@@CrimsonYetiCartoons did you hook all the wiring connectors back up

[@dougchatman9220]

You put it back together incorrectly for sure..

[@CrimsonYetiCartoons]

@@dougchatman9220 Yes. Several wafers were damaged so I removed them all. There are only two green electrical plugs which I removed. The tumbler rotates freely outside of the housing, as it should. Once put in, no turn. My steering wheel is locked, and the only thing I can figure is the cylinder which the tumbler rotates is locked/broken as well and will not turn. I'm walking away from this before I put a fucking axe in my sidepanel.

[@dougchatman9220]

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