Tiller wrote:
>
> I have a 1998 Honda Accord LX that I purchased used and the car has run
> fine up until a year ago where the car would just randomly shut off.
> After lots of trouble shooting I found that the problem was in the
> ignition cylinder, if I hit a bump the key would move slightly and the
> car shut off. I finally got around to replacing the ignition cylinder
> with one of the same from honda approx $160 from dealer to dealer (I am
> a Jaguar mechanic) it came with a new set of keys too so I figured the
> transponder code was in the ignition cylinder. I install it and the car
> doesnt start but turns over, I double check all my connections and
> still no luck. it is saturday and I have no way to get in touch with
> ALLDATA or the dealer to see if there is a special procedure. Anyone
> have any ideas?
>
> Tiller

P.S. In Canada we have a store called Canadian Tire, and you can get an
ignition lock (not the switch) and two keys for just about any vehicle
for about $20, blister-packed, on the sales floor. Chrysler dealer
wanted about $160 for the Caravan one I had needed (cheap white metal
fell apart).

'Curly'