"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns988494B37D115tegger@207.14.116.130...
> Frank Boettcher <fboettcher@comcast.net> wrote in
> news:kugbm2h3i639bh1qej7t6b6u68bbqji9il@4ax.com:
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>>
>> 94 accord (MT) is intermittantly not engaging the starter when the
>> key is turned to the start position. Pushing in on the key a little
>> will cause it to make contact. Is OK when returning to the on
>> position after starting, engine continues to run.
>>
>> Can I assume that it is the lock cylinder and if it has to be
>> replaced, should the switch be replaced at the same time even if it
>> checks appropriately continuous?
>>
>> Is it necessary to remove the steering wheel to replace the lock
>> cylinder?
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>
>
> *First* try a new key. Take your valet key to a hardware store and have
> them cut a new key from a normal-thickness blank. The valet key is
> identical to the regular key except thicker.

Really good advice, some asshole once wanted to charge me over $500 while in
fact all I needed was a new key, the key of my 91 was worn out. Could be a
$10 problem