Key Stuck In Ignition Won't Turn Off - Honda CRV

[@VideoNOLA]

I can accurately gauge which year your videos come from solely by the mic level, ambient noises, tone/seriousness, and word count. Love how your on-camera style has evolved since 2014!

[@richglunt6773]

and he calls himself Dr.O....only did that in his early videos

[@jamesbromley5820]

That and the amount of grey in the beard 😂

[@ibbeach09]

Holy sweet Mary and Joseph! Videos have vastly improved over the year. Much more natural and relaxed nowadays. Sure glad you stuck with it to educate and entertain us mortals. Lol

[@SouthMainAuto]

+ibbeach09 Oh man this is from the archives.... yeah heck who knows it may get even better!

[@ibbeach09]

+South Main Auto Repair I look forward to new episodes and looking forward to seeing the old friend break clean. Lol

[@SouthMainAuto]

Hard to work it into a radio video haha

[@ibbeach09]

+South Main Auto Repair I have no doubt it could make a photo/video bomb. Lol

[@zr1sparky1]

Dr O? Ha, wow this is old! You're new vids demonstrate how far you've come. You are helping so many with your generosity! Not many would share your hard earned knowledge so freely

[@CubasAutomotive]

This is where you start becoming more confident in making the videos! Even cracked a couple jokes at the end! Nice to go back and see the progress. 😊

[@wrr2112]

WOW! You were very serious back then......meaning, you didn't have a funny side to your very professional side. You're one of the best mechanics I have ever seen, esp. in the diagnostics field. Keep up the great work and keep the videos coming.

[@Lockman1986]

Nice video. Of all the Hondas I have worked on, I've never seen the CRV apart. Thank you.

[@breeze787]

This was a very short video by your standards. I don't mind that they are long its like watching a documentary with information that anyone might use repairing anything. The part that I enjoy the most is when you are diagnosing the problem. It's like reading a very exciting novel because neither you or I know exactly where your poking around is going to wind up. And the mere mention of your thoughts on the matter just makes the plot THICKEN. Very entertaining, thanks for putting these vids up.

[@davesministry7789]

Thanks, very good demonstration. Saves a lot of time seeing it done. The nut removal tool was something I would not have thought of. Saving a considerable amount of time by not drilling out the bolt. I worked at a Nissan dealer in 1982. I was only there about a month and encounterd one of these break off bolts. Usual dealer mechanic games took place. one off the wise guys, when I asked him how to get the stupid bolt out, said, Oh just cut it off with a chisel, but it takes a lot of effort. While he hid and sat back and laughed. After beating on it for a short time, I realized I would destroy the column. I sat back and looked at it and was abel on that car to cut a grove in the head with a hack saw. Very time consuming,but it came out. Latter a decent mechanic told me to just drill it and use an easy out. Your method much better. Keep going.

[@bradt9350]

Just walk it out with a chisel counterclockwise. Once you break it loose.. easy peasy!!!!

[@grizzlydan8]

Good videography for such an awkward spot to work. Very good explanation of the procedure. I long for the old cars with a simple keyed switch. But then we didn't have as many thieves. I also remember when the only wire in the column was the ground to the horn button. Then came directional lights.

[@davesministry7789]

+dan andy Ha Ha , you are old. How about vacumn operated wiper blades.

[@grizzlydan8]

+daveS ministry + I am old. My first vehicle was a 1951 GMC window van. That had vacuum wipers as did my second vehicle, a 1952 chevy 2 door sedan. With the wipers on, every time you pressed down further on the gas pedal the wipers would slow up. On a steep hill they barely moved.

[@naturalverities]

I would give this a hundred thumbs-ups if I could. A word to those contemplating trying to remove the assembly without dropping the steering column: don't. I tried that and ended up having to drop the column anyway to finish the job after expending much needless effort and inventing new cuss words. I would have been much better off doing so to begin with. Don't let all the unhooking scare you, it goes back together more easily that you would imagine, and the column is very easy to lift and align. Also, the Honda connectors separate much more easily than is typical for automotive connectors. Go for it!

[@censored3603]

i used this video as a guide and i must ty.. but when it came to remove that pain in the rear bolt.. i used a #8 1.25 coupling nut and a new bolt to wrench it out.. 1 minute is all it took

[@theeabster1983]

I changed one of these today in a 01 Honda CRV. I got lucky I didn't have to take the steering wheel down once you get that break off bolt out I was able to reach behind the column with a pick and push the button down and just pushed it right out and put the new one in.

[@roundsaturn31]

Thanks Eric for the help, You da Man!This job could be a lot easier with a little more thinking on Honda's part. How about an easy way to replace the key tumbler like on most domestic cars? Next, how about not using a sheer bolt...what a bunch of BS, like somebody looking to hot wire a car is going to take the dash apart and replace the ignition lock...lol.Not that bad of a job though, after watching a pro like you.Thanks again and have a nice Holiday!

[@OneLegged-honda-mechanic]

Great video! My little trick I do to remove the sheer bolts, is to use an automatic center punch, start with a couple clicks to get a dent going then gradually pivot the punch to the direction of rotation while clicking. Works everytime for me, it's fast, fits in tight spots, and on some makes/models can shortcut having to drop column.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Oh ok that makes sense. I'll give that a try next time. Always can bust out the long barrel hair hammer with pointed bit right!?Haha.

[@hawaiianf1504]

OneLegged hondamechanic Greetings Mr. Honda Mechanic, wrt removing the sheer bolt - Is that with the column off the car or laid down like Eric had it? Would seem to be a long drawn out task compared to using a twist off impact socket.

[@OneLegged-honda-mechanic]

It's fast and easy, best of all you won't have to drop the column down. In fact that is why I like using auto punch. You'll be surprised at how well it works

[@hawaiianf1504]

+OneLegged hondamechanic Ya know, the more i think on this method the more it sorta confuses me. Reckon i'm just thick headed and slower than a union mudslide worker or something. If the shear bolt was tightened to the point that the head breaks off how, is the auto center punch gonna move it? Gotta be at least 15-25 Ft/Lbs of torque to break the head off. Most cases I know me and i'd run outta patience trying. Reckon i gotta figure this one out. Cold Beer anyone? - Perplexed in Hawaii.

[@markcavandish1295]

@@hawaiianf1504 totally agree. Would love to see this method used on this project

[@ulrblitzer]

Thanks for this! Just swapped out an ignition lock switch because someone decided to use a screw driver to go on a joy ride. Used a dremel to cut the bolt out instead of trying to back it out. Hardest part was getting the ignition to turn 'on' to retract the lock pin out since the tumblers were all shot.

[@markcavandish1295]

That sounds unnerving

[@TheWoodman064]

You have done some very great upgrades to your videos since this! I thought the key was stuck in the old ignition?

[@repobud1]

You've come a long way from here....but now it's the same great content with a better mic...👍

[@ronnyruf]

Always a pleasure and a learning experience watching your videos

[@mikechiodetti6737]

Great Video! Sure is a lot of stuff in that column area! The whole assembly has to be changed. Makes it easy but expensive.

[@matthewmartin7639]

I had something similar on our '04 honda pilot. Key would slide in and out but wouldn't turn in the cylinder. I got the whole assembly but Instead replacing the big thick wire bundle I just used the old one already installed. Had to get a professional lock smith to reprogram the new key. But other than that it worked like a charm.

[@randybrown1163]

You’ve come along way in making videos and diagnostic in 8 yrs since this video came out, plus a few more grey hairs. 4-9-23..

[@mikevonkleist6767]

You go, Eric. Done this. Intimating., doesn't matter. We go. Love this.

[@vwbeetleboy68]

What a great DIY. Thank you. ONLY comment I have is you do NOT need to fuss around with the securing bolt trying to find the right sized twist socket to hammer it in. Are you a contortionist? LOL. Just get a dremmel and cut that sucker off right down the middle as the new kit comes with a replacement securing bolt. The threaded side of the bolt easily unthreads by hand.

[@Graham_Langley]

My thinking too - looks like there's more than enough room to cut through the bolt where it's exposed.

[@djquack13]

Awesome! This is like SMA's first album or something. love it!

[@barrythomas6429]

Love the excellent video quality in this early video.

[@nickhildabridle1612]

Nice repair and great instruction.

[@steveorshon]

Fun to go back and look at early videos and note the evolution of SMA (and the grey in your beard!)

[@45AMT]

I recently looked at a 95 Subaru Impreza that had this issue. Great video!

[@randycondran3541]

I love your vids, Eric and I'm happy you know how to fix that stuff, but an interlock solenoid that you can't turn off your car. Really, WOW. Makes me laugh sorta...

[@SouthMainAuto]

Randy Condran Interlock on ... interlock off I guess haha

[@mechanacae811]

Super secret hint on Honda's ignition cylinders (esp 90's Accords): Open the drivers door and the flat plastic side of the dash will be exposed. Smack that hard with the flat of your hand, and it will release the pawl in the cylinder often times, on steering column mounted ignition cylinders. (Then order the new part, or dismantle and lubricate!)

[@andRuiraheta]

Mechanacae will this work on the CRV?

[@joshwinky6005]

You need to bring back the full frontal intros!

[@alv1970]

insightful thanks Eric.

[@dutch9238]

I have a Honda CRV 2011. I had the same exact issue as the title says. All I had to do was turn the car on park it and then aggressively shift the stick down then back into park so the damn car knows that it's in park for sure

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Somehow missed this video earlier...So do you end up having to carry around two separate keys after this procedure? If so, is it possible to re-pin the new ignition switch to accept the old OEM key, or to replace just the interlock solenoid on the original switch without replacing the entire assembly?

[@SouthMainAuto]

motoYam82 yeah ypu are stuck with 2 keys using this aftermarket one and as far as I know this is the only way to get the interlock solenoid. Not sure if I got this from Honda if they could have coded it to the key or if you could transfer tumblers from old lock or not. Good question.

[@juanrodriguez-ry6yt]

yes u can but it is time consuming and you need good vision .

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Those sheer bolts are designed to break when tightening. I know in the factory Service manual they make it seems so easy.

[@neilfigueredo7041]

You are the MAN !!!

[@ChrisLira86]

Man, that's rough placement for a shear head bolt. I'm usually lucky enough to get them to where they're on top and they're accessible-- and I go at em with a punch and hammer (or autohammer)... though I'll have to try those twist sockets. Why not switch out the ignition cylinder back with the stock one so your customer has a one key system like OEM?

[@o0oitzJimmy]

Any chance of the airbag being able to deploy?

[@heraldofthegospel]

Thank you, this video was very helpful.

[@notSusNugget]

4:17 lower the steering column , 14mm. 2 nut 2 bolt

[@scottbrewington9128]

loved the video, but it kinda seems like you made it for a lawyer, very serious attitude

[@SouthMainAuto]

Old video back in the day haha

[@danungler1991]

Thanks for the video on how to get the bolt out which came in handy. The only problem is I have the same thing happening where it won't start and the key gets locked in ignition until the power supply is cut off from the battery. Unless I manually release the column shifter it stays locked. I did this to see if it would start in neutral. Any ideas?

[@thriftingnewhampshire]

Can you show us how to remove the plastic housing so we can get to the ignition? I can't get off the plastic after I removed all screws.

[@arnoldbaclig7709]

Hi erick i am working on my 2001 crv right now... what happen is i turn the ignition on but wont start no crank but sometimes the engine turns on. i already take out the starter and test on the battery and it works fine, and the fuse is ok now my 2nd step is the ignition switch bcuz we are using a duplicate key for awhile. That might be the cause. Any other suggestion that you can give? Thank you so much.

[@jamestyndall529]

When I replace the key switch in my 99 CRV I went back with a regular bolt why fight it out twice

[@jamesdickson3616]

I enjoyed that video Eric I learned a thing or two.by the way what's happening with your Owen Honda that you bought of that customer a while back ,or was the engine shot have you still got it

[@sheilatuano9633]

Just subscribed

[@smokeskull]

so do you get the shop apprentice to install the shear bolt? apprentices like to break stuff.

[@theeabster1983]

Which size strip fashion of socket did you use

[@bobweiss8682]

What is the reason for the shear bolt in this assembly? Just to make it difficult for a car thief to remove the lock assembly? Just the time needed to get at the thing would be longer than a thief would want to hang around working, I would think. The only other place I have seen shear bolts used is in applications where installation torque is critical, but the fasteners will be installed without a torque wrench for ease of assembly. But mounting an ignition switch doesn't seem like one of those situations...

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Bob Weiss I believe you are right on the first guess. I think it is more for the anti theft portion.

[@dougmottert2258]

great job

[@cars654]

A former friend of mine talked me into buying a Honda and then after I got it he told me to trade it in at 60k. Wow I can't believe that Honda did not require you to buy the entire dash board. HONDA = JUNK !

[@clarencek3658]

I can tell this is before you got that sweet Sony HD camera lol

[@devenclark4598]

So i would be able to put a normal screw back in it? or would i have to use another shear bolt? and are those tools enough to put another a shear bolt back on as well?

[@SouthMainAuto]

I assume you could use a regular bolt yes

[@KaliBlaz]

how do u open your doors if it is a different ignition key?

[@davesministry7789]

+certified30 Use the old keys. or you must replace the door locks and then deal with two keys. Or have it fixed by a good look smith who can cut them all for the same key. Probably not as expensive as you might think.

[@xxlionzonlyxx2099]

hey got a ? hope you can help what can you do if the key will not turn to the on position due to theft?

[@Sojourning_]

good job

[@kingstaff4]

Can you please tell me if I can pull my shifter knob off on my 04 crv? I want to replace it, but the o/d is there...🤔

[@philh9238]

how do you diagnose it is the solenoid?? voltage checks??

[@SouthMainAuto]

Oh gosh your really testin my memory now lol, this was one of my first videos and was almost 2 moths ago, prolly fix a hundred cars sense then lol, more than likely that's how I tested this one but I can't honestly remember what I did exactly ..sorry.. :/

[@philh9238]

keep them electrical diagnosis videos coming when you can. Good work!

[@philh9238]

oh do you have any cheaper options for bi directional scan tools besides snap on? there nice but i cant afford the scanners you have.

[@SouthMainAuto]

phil holbrook Well I have owned mostly snap-on, the old red brick mt scanner , the modis, I've used the solus and own the verus now. I have owned a few OTC tools in the day. I had a genesis and that was pretty decent. What are you looking to do? Professional work for money or diy? Looking to just read codes and data or what?

[@philh9238]

something that can do power balance tests, turn fuel pumps on, etc. i have a cheap chinese one its the brand autel. it reads data in ALL modules on the car does koeo koer self tests. maybe somethin in the line of 1500 is what i want to spend. theres always Ebay....

[@facundorichard2589]

Please i need your help! I pulled out the O/D Button, and now i dont know how to plug it back in. Plese help me

[@samrugtiv5563]

do you work on diesel pick ups

[@bukolaadeniyi1332]

great job. thanks

[@smileyrod11]

HEY ERIC WHAT THE PART NO# ON TOOL YOU USE THANKS

[@RaoulThomas007]

pedro rodriguez If you are referring to the "twist-socket-nut-extractors" Eric mentioned, if you do a Google search you will find many tool makers who sell them.

[@smileyrod11]

THANKS 4 THE HELP BRO

[@RaoulThomas007]

pedro rodriguez Thanks to Eric for making and posting the videos!

[@smileyrod11]

WEAR DID YOU BUY THE SHEER BOLT AT LET ME KNOW

[@SouthMainAuto]

pedro rodriguez You can get it from Honda or in this case it came with the switch

[@smileyrod11]

THANKS DUDE 4 YOUR HELP

[@senglaos4845]

how do you find power door lock relay fuse and location for Honda cr-v 2000

[@didtoknan8128]

Service Manual that you can find on Google.

[@ReaperYouGames]

A stupid question here but, why wasn't the(stuck) key still in the ignition? I mean if it was stuck shouldn't it still be there for us to see,just curious.

[@davecarlson9350]

Why do they use a shear bolt?

[@davesministry7789]

+Dave Carlson Anti theft. Ha Ha just drill out the lock and off they go But they try to slow down car thieves.

[@freddyflintstoned913]

The old hondewi slogan, Honda, we build them simple. Now that is just a slogan. Ask a mechanic!

[@AnotherAgnostic]

What do you do if you lost the key?

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Another Agnostic Buy a new one or have one made?

[@AnotherAgnostic]

+South Main Auto Repair I drilled it out. I have a new ignition with key coming in the mail but I have to get the old one out. I drilled it out... I think I'll have it out tomorrow if I can figure out where that release clip is.

[@davesministry7789]

+Another Agnostic You can drill straight into the lock until all the parts come out and urn it with a srcew driver.

[@AnotherAgnostic]

+daveS ministry Thanks, that what I did. Wasn't too bad. Already replaced the ignition and the engine and have been driving it for weeks.

[@davesministry7789]

+Another Agnostic What's with this agnostic thing.

[@rbbbjl1]

are u saying doctor o in some of your videos?

[@SouthMainAuto]

+rbbbjl1 It was a joke that started out a long time ago but yes...

[@Reaper1947]

Is there any reason why you HAVE to break the end off that bolt ? And how much did that part cost ? TheReaper!

[@SouthMainAuto]

It is called a shear bolt. It is an anti theft meassure

[@VideoNOLA]

Shear bolts are sometimes used to ensure the installer used the prescribed minimum of torque on the bolt. Some new toilet seats use them, too! (Although those have a molded hex head for eventual removal, unlike here.)

[@tomoakhill8825]

Your assumptoin that getting the plastic off is trivial, is incorrect. That is the *hardest* part ! Once the plastic is off it is openly obvious to see how to unhook the wiring, and remove the bolts. But they hide their methods for holding the plastic together and on the column. I would love a video showing nothing by removing interior plastic trim to get at stuff.

[@markamcampbell6340]

that old key came out pretty easy.

[@grasscutter88]

Doctor O!

[@koehlerrk1]

OK, so what exactly is the purpose of an interlock solenoid? Other than to create business for the parts industry?

[@alaskanwolf7262]

Doctor O 😁

[@stefanie4232]

i have a 1998 isuzu rodeo key stuck in ignition can't turn engine off.

[@trr5291]

My ignition got stuck with the key out. I went into the gas station for 2 minutes i came out and it wouldn't turn. It finally came undone and i made it home. Then it wouldnt turn at all without beating the key with a hammer. It wasn't hard to fix though.

[@markgentry6688]

That's why labor is so high is becsuse of antitheft. For ignition switches and everything under the interior door panels. The theives cost you a lot of money and maybe your life .

[@joeconley1981]

Some ignition switches require a program procedure.

[@John_Ridley]

ObAVE: "Tighten it until it breaks then back off 1/4 turn."

[@279spirit]

The simple days! No security!!!

[@mbsnyderc]

What the hell is the point of the sheer bolt.

[@spunkmire2664]

i had one of these cars. added a passenger seat arm rest. haha

[@michaeld954]

omg thats a lot of work

[@RLBlizzy]

Flat head and hammer is how I removed them

[@toolmanchris]

Napa - not a sponsor 😂

[@jalopyrips8081]

Look at this ol vid

[@nekoresOfficial]

Hello, My HONDA CR-V engine auto turn off during drive and not again starting at the same time. I have to take wait about 10-20 mints for again start. I am facing this issue 8 to 10 time per day from last week. I'll subscribe to your channel, do likes, views and share it to others. Can you please help me, how to deal with this issue?

[@martincaldera386]

I fear to fix this kind of mechanisms, near an air bag. I think it can explode.

[@ozzykrahn806]

he reminds me of me how i would be

[@sistercalhoun4444]

Bro I wish you would have showed it step by step like Chrisfix videos. And get a Chris fixed camera we need close up step by step

[@jeffscomp]

I think an old Honda Civic I had did that once and I sprayed wd40 in the cylinder and it started working again but it was weird how the key wouldn't come out.

[@TheMr8bitmaster]

why no jeep hat :))))

[@ncrdisabled]

I bet that part cost a lot if its a factory part

[@terrymarcotte8392]

I bet it was the shifter

[@cayman9873]

My god what a mess

[@markamcampbell6340]

something is making rude noises at the beginning.

[@jeffmaxwell3020]

i wonder if mrs o was camera women

[@crisprtalk6963]

I dont think I was a subscriber at this point.