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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

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


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How in the world did the Honda dealer fail to mention that Honda
recalled about 2 million vehicles of your vintage because of a defective
ignition SWITCH (not the lock tumbler) ? ? ? ?

http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/accord/x02-031e.pdf

Three Hondas that I've owned qualified for the recall.

'Curly'

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'

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
>
yes, put the old stuff back on, and take it to the dealer for a FREE
recall fix. then take your $160 switch back and get your money returned.

Do NOT DIY the new Ig switch. Honda won't reimburse you for your ig
switch purchase UNTIL you take it to the dealer and let them do the
recall work. I tried this, and that's what I had to do. Turns out
some of the first batch of "new" "replacement" switches for the recall
campaign had problems too.

kevin

Have the recall done by your dealer.
But, to answer your question, the new ignition switch has a ring in it to
read the code on your key, but the code must match what the computer on your
car has stored. The new keys must be programmed to the car by either reading
an old key (on a decoder) and then programming your new keys. Or all keys
and the computer can be programmed anew to match each other.
"Tiller" <stevenconly@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>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
>

'Curly Q. Links' wrote:
>
> How in the world did the Honda dealer fail to mention that Honda
> recalled about 2 million vehicles of your vintage because of a defective
> ignition SWITCH (not the lock tumbler) ? ? ? ?

must been too busy spraying scotchgard?