Been doing this since 2006 hate that removal tool for Honda to hot in Texas for that I just take them out work on them in AC. Remember the key code is on the ignition so not necessary to read old key / which miracle is that machine A9 it’s a hard working machine great video quality good job ..
Yes great video. I also have a similar problem where i got the cylinder out. Pulled the faulty wafer put it back together. and turns great. However, when i put it back in the housing it seems the piece it fits into wont allow it to turn. Did you all figure out what the problem might have been?
Newer Hondas have a security feature that locks the steering wheel if the cylinder is removed. You can push the lock back in after removing the entire housing. There also is a tool to help you reset it without removing it.
why do you pins in the cylinder anyway ? doesn't the key programming prevent other keys from working ? Not sure what happens when you can move the key through all positions but with immobilizer activated.
@@JayC-l7t yes, when you pulled the ignition cylinder out the bar that actuates the key-in switch pulled the piece behind the cylinder out slightly. When this happens the housing deadlocks. You will need to remove the housing and push the steering wheel lock plunger back in while pushing in on the cylinder.
I took my ignition cylinder out and got the wafers replaced. Put the Cylinder back in the housing and it still wont turn. Is there a problem with my ignition housing? The truck is stuck on the side of the road. Really dont want to tow it.
Some ignitions have a security feature that allows the steering lock to engage too far when the cylinder is removed (I'm pretty sure there is a way to avoid setting it off). You will need to remove the housing and push the steering lock back in.
@JayC-l7t I found out that the cylinder lock housing locks when you take out the cylinder. There is a way to unlock it, but you need to take your blinker apart, access the back side of the housing. Drill a small hole, and use a pick to unlock it. I was lucky followed those steps, and it unlocked.
My key got stuck in my ignition it won't turn at all..this guy charge me 400 dollars for the part he took out and then charge me another 700 hundred dollars for labor...am I being ripped off?? I need help.. I wanna find out how much the ignition usually cost to get replaced... I have a 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
If you went to a mechanic who is doing a good job of replacing the ignition without damage to its surrounds, offering a warranty, and serving coffee in the waiting room, you are not being ripped off. However you may have been able to get it repaired for less by a locksmith.
Some newer ignition locks have a relocking feature. You will need to remove the ignition housing and manually push the locking bar back in. Locktech makes a tool to do that without removal of the housing but I have not found that to work.
@@Hslk-Locksmiththat tool only works on 2012+ Honda ignitions. Afraid the only way to fix the locked ignition is to remove it or drill and reset through the drill hole. Stupid Honda lol
Awesome work. Having a similar problem with my 07 Ridgeline where I couldn't even get the key in. Although I couldn't find a roll-pin removal tool, I was able to get the cylinder out, take it to a locksmith and have them replace the wafers. Now the key is not turning when its all assembled! Is there a reason why the security light does not come on when I put the key in, or is there something else I need to do? I replaced the key battery too. Charging the truck battery now.
Some Honda Ignitions are designed to fire the steering wheel lock when the cylinder is removed. I'm not sure if your 07 Ridgeline is new enough for that to have happened. It's also possible that your old key, which is likely worn to a point, destroyed the new wafers already. You should always replace all keys when doing this repair. Your key battery has no effect on the transponder, it is only there for the remote.
@@Hslk-Locksmith I found out that I had to put all of the screws IN before trying it out, now I have a beep as if my key is in while it is not. Still won't turn tho, is it possible the locksmith put the cylinder in the housing Up-side down?
@@Hslk-Locksmith not IN the truck, I don't have a locksmith in the area that will travel to my location so I had to remove the cylinder and bring it to them. I was trying to avoid a tow to Honda. . . It does turn outside but not when in the ignition. It's cold, I cleaned it all out and gonna load it up with some grease. I'm stumped, and thinking I may HAVE to tow it.
I used a very small drill at 90 degrees to the split pin and it fell out. The casing metal is soft and easy to drill out. Drill at the same angle as the ignition key is inserted.
I've had to do that on Honda Pilot ignitions that have the roll pin at a more awkward angle. I generally try to avoid drilling because it's not my vehicle.
man, you didn't have to remove all the pins like that. Keep the key in and then remove it so wafers are secured, then just pull/replace the offending wafer
@@Hslk-Locksmith yea i gotcha, i just meant instead of dumping all the wafers out you could replace the one. Unless you were to replace all of them with new ones. Good video by the way
Been doing this since 2006 hate that removal tool for Honda to hot in Texas for that I just take them out work on them in AC. Remember the key code is on the ignition so not necessary to read old key / which miracle is that machine A9 it’s a hard working machine great video quality good job ..
I have recently been introduced to a way easier way to remove those roll pins using the correct size drill bits and technique.
You did. Awesome job bro. I like it
Yes great video. I also have a similar problem where i got the cylinder out. Pulled the faulty wafer put it back together. and turns great. However, when i put it back in the housing it seems the piece it fits into wont allow it to turn. Did you all figure out what the problem might have been?
Newer Hondas have a security feature that locks the steering wheel if the cylinder is removed. You can push the lock back in after removing the entire housing. There also is a tool to help you reset it without removing it.
@@Hslk-Locksmith did you ever figure out what took is used? Having the same issues
@@jmountain6691 it's made by LockTech.
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why do you pins in the cylinder anyway ? doesn't the key programming prevent other keys from working ? Not sure what happens when you can move the key through all positions but with immobilizer activated.
The mechanical lock is there to lock the steering wheel and keep the car in park. Without it someone could steal your car with a tow strap.
can't you use the tool for the second roll pin or do you need to drill it or use the pick?
@@wagyu_killer that tool doesn't work for the second roll pin. It's a different size and not as exposed.
I followed these steps exactly, key turns smoothly but once installed back in the vehicle the key won't turn. Any suggestions?
@@JayC-l7t yes, when you pulled the ignition cylinder out the bar that actuates the key-in switch pulled the piece behind the cylinder out slightly. When this happens the housing deadlocks. You will need to remove the housing and push the steering wheel lock plunger back in while pushing in on the cylinder.
do you use the old cylinder or the new cylinder?
@@wagyu_killer I only replace the wafers and springs.
Where can I buy that ignition pin switch removal tool?
Some 5t❤
I took my ignition cylinder out and got the wafers replaced.
Put the Cylinder back in the housing and it still wont turn.
Is there a problem with my ignition housing?
The truck is stuck on the side of the road. Really dont want to tow it.
Some ignitions have a security feature that allows the steering lock to engage too far when the cylinder is removed (I'm pretty sure there is a way to avoid setting it off). You will need to remove the housing and push the steering lock back in.
@Hslk-Locksmith I ended up drilling hole in side of housing, stuck pick down in and released the lock.
Didn't have to remove much.
Thanks for the tip!
@sean6049 very nice. That would save so much time.
@@sean6049 Did you follow a video to do this? I am having the same issue
@JayC-l7t I found out that the cylinder lock housing locks when you take out the cylinder.
There is a way to unlock it, but you need to take your blinker apart, access the back side of the housing. Drill a small hole, and use a pick to unlock it.
I was lucky followed those steps, and it unlocked.
My 2009 honda ridgeline ignition won't even move ot turn. Is this like a DIY ? do I have to reprogram it after I replace the ignition?
You may want to hire a locksmith. You shouldn't have to replace the ignition, but you should replace all keys, which then do need to be programmed.
My key got stuck in my ignition it won't turn at all..this guy charge me 400 dollars for the part he took out and then charge me another 700 hundred dollars for labor...am I being ripped off??
I need help..
I wanna find out how much the ignition usually cost to get replaced...
I have a 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
A replacement ignition with labor can cost $1500 or more but I rebuild the existing one for around $450 including a new key.
If you went to a mechanic who is doing a good job of replacing the ignition without damage to its surrounds, offering a warranty, and serving coffee in the waiting room, you are not being ripped off. However you may have been able to get it repaired for less by a locksmith.
@@Hslk-Locksmith thank you
@@Hslk-Locksmith thank you..
Doing one tomorrow we charge $350 he’s 1.5 hours away though
Did all that but the cylinder inside doesn't want to move stuck like something's in there
Some newer ignition locks have a relocking feature. You will need to remove the ignition housing and manually push the locking bar back in. Locktech makes a tool to do that without removal of the housing but I have not found that to work.
@@Hslk-Locksmith thanks, I'll check that out. Love the video. By the way, it landed everything by step by step. Appreciate you
@@Hslk-Locksmiththat tool only works on 2012+ Honda ignitions. Afraid the only way to fix the locked ignition is to remove it or drill and reset through the drill hole. Stupid Honda lol
@@JmAntle Are there any guides as to where to drill the hole? I'm stuck in the middle of nowhere but have tools
What do you charge for something like that? What you're doing?
300+400
I did cut the frame and remove the pin with a pin removal tool and no special tool needed.
What frame did you cut?
Thanks. I will call an automotive locksmith rather than Honda.
Awesome work. Having a similar problem with my 07 Ridgeline where I couldn't even get the key in. Although I couldn't find a roll-pin removal tool, I was able to get the cylinder out, take it to a locksmith and have them replace the wafers. Now the key is not turning when its all assembled! Is there a reason why the security light does not come on when I put the key in, or is there something else I need to do? I replaced the key battery too. Charging the truck battery now.
Some Honda Ignitions are designed to fire the steering wheel lock when the cylinder is removed. I'm not sure if your 07 Ridgeline is new enough for that to have happened. It's also possible that your old key, which is likely worn to a point, destroyed the new wafers already. You should always replace all keys when doing this repair.
Your key battery has no effect on the transponder, it is only there for the remote.
@@Hslk-Locksmith thank you for that, I'll try to get a new key made.
@@Hslk-Locksmith I found out that I had to put all of the screws IN before trying it out, now I have a beep as if my key is in while it is not. Still won't turn tho, is it possible the locksmith put the cylinder in the housing Up-side down?
@@MarkassPisshit did he not try the key prior to handing it back to you?
@@Hslk-Locksmith not IN the truck, I don't have a locksmith in the area that will travel to my location so I had to remove the cylinder and bring it to them. I was trying to avoid a tow to Honda. . . It does turn outside but not when in the ignition. It's cold, I cleaned it all out and gonna load it up with some grease. I'm stumped, and thinking I may HAVE to tow it.
You just made a new key. U Did No programming the ignition
I used a very small drill at 90 degrees to the split pin and it fell out. The casing metal is soft and easy to drill out. Drill at the same angle as the ignition key is inserted.
I've had to do that on Honda Pilot ignitions that have the roll pin at a more awkward angle. I generally try to avoid drilling because it's not my vehicle.
man, you didn't have to remove all the pins like that. Keep the key in and then remove it so wafers are secured, then just pull/replace the offending wafer
I can't do that because I guarantee my work.
@@Hslk-Locksmith yea i gotcha, i just meant instead of dumping all the wafers out you could replace the one. Unless you were to replace all of them with new ones. Good video by the way
Damn that’s a lot of bs to go throw