Ignition replacement?

[Vietnamesevo]

So, I could start my car with any key or even without one, as well that I could keep it running after I turn on the car and pull out the key. What part needs replacement, if so where? how much? and is it easy to do myself or should I pay someone?

 

[djzachtyler]

you need to source out a lock tumbler set... probably want to look at a Matching lock set to have same key for doors & trunk as well.

Basically you main lock cylinder is stripped out making it useful for nothing more than a on/off switch the internals are likely stripped out, usually the result of an attempted theft somewhere in the history of the car.

 

[Vietnamesevo]

so i went to like oriles and they told me no one sell the individual lock cylinder for my car cus its newer so I can to buy the whole ignition swtich etc with it. is that true or can I just replace the lock cylinder?

 

[BrokenTalon27]

The dealership can rebuild your lock cylinder but it's a bit pricey because it's a pain in the ass on the tech.

 

[ProjectTeg]

Mine did the same thing when I first bought the car... The key wouldn't go on all the way either. One day I managed to wiggle it in all the way and it's worked ever since lol.

Sent from my phone.

 

[JohnnieHostile]

Had same problem on my last Integra, except cylinder actually broke internally. Acura wanted over $300.00 for whole ignition assembly, claiming you couldn't get just lock cylinder assembly. went to Honda got a civic cylinder (same one) $60.00. You can get the key code off your driver door cylinder and get a locksmith to re-key cylinder with those numbered tumblers.

 

[djzachtyler]

I see entire lock sets pop up on fleabay & Craigslist every now and then pretty cheap.

I'd go that route myself