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Some A--hole stole My Daughters 1995 Honda Civic Dx
The good news is that they found the car 2 weeks later ( in Milpitas ) the bad news is the thief's broke the ignition switch to hot wire it any Idea what is involved with this kind of repair ? the towing guy said, he thought we would have to replace the steering column. and that that was about $2,000 what if I just replace the ignition switch I mean does the steering column lock make a critical difference?

anyone know what is involved in hot wiring this car???

any help would be appreciated
 
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any Idea what is involved with this kind of repair ?
the towing guy said, he thought we would have to replace the steering column.
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Why don't you ask the local baker what he thinks? Better yet, why don't you call Honda?

My 88 Accord had the ignition broken out (by would be thieves - they were chased off), Honda fixed it for under $300 but that was around 10 years ago. They did not need to replace the steering column.
 
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Some A--hole stole My Daughters 1995 Honda Civic Dx
The good news is that they found the car 2 weeks later ( in Milpitas ) the bad news is the thief's broke the ignition switch to hot wire it any Idea what is involved with this kind of repair ? the towing guy said, he thought we would have to replace the steering column. and that that was about $2,000 what if I just replace the ignition switch I mean does the steering column lock make a critical difference?

anyone know what is involved in hot wiring this car???

any help would be appreciated
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I advise you to take it to the Honda Dealership and get an estimate. They should be able to tell you whether or not the steering column needs to be replaced. If it does, it may be possible to get an entire steering column with a different key than you one you have from a junk yard. Many junk yards are now on a special junk yard computer network. They can get it from another junk yard if they don't have one on the lot.
 
tedjackson said:
I advise you to take it to the Honda Dealership and get an estimate. They should be able to tell you whether or not the steering column needs to be replaced. If it does, it may be possible to get an entire steering column with a different key than you one you have from a junk yard. Many junk yards are now on a special junk yard computer network. They can get it from another junk yard if they don't have one on the lot.
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If it's anything like a Toyota, the lock cylinder is a separate item and can be removed/replaced without too much difficulty.
 
If it's anything like a Toyota, the lock cylinder is a separate item and can be removed/replaced without too much difficulty.
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Yeah,but he's still stuck with different keys for the ignition and door locks,no matter which way he goes. PITA.

Death to Midnite Auto!
 
Glad your daughter got her car back. The ignition switch assembly is about $250-300. You can get a locksmith to re-key the ignition before you install it for about $20-40. Depending on how much damage was done, you can reconnect the ignition harness to the switch. Usually they break the ignition assembly with a crowbar to disable steering lock, then stick a screwdriver into the keyhole to start it. Also if you do plan on re-keying, use a good key, if you have to, have the dealer make you a new master key from your VIN.

The steering/ignition lock assembly has break off bolts, so once it's locked in the head break off. The main collar is made of cast aluminum. If you put enough pressure on the steering wheel while the locking mechanism is engaged it will break.

I'll be happy to help if you have any questions.

JW
 
Our '91 Accord was stolen many years ago. The ignition was yanked out of it, but the steering column was not replaced and we use the same keys. Insurance paid for it, so do not know the cost. The good news is the thieves got it stuck in mud a few miles from anywhere, and probably had to walk home on a cold night.

- Phil
 
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