Great tips within the video for changing the ignition lock. But before you get a locksmith into program the new keys. Place the new ignition key. In to the ignition, and hold the old car key near the ignition. Try and start the car. Should it start. Keep it near the ignition for at least 60 seconds or more. Then you know that the old transponder works. And starts the car. Then you can remove the transponder chip from your old key. And put it into the new key. Hopefully there will be no need for an auto electrician to program your new key.
You should also mention to be sure that before you finally tighten the two break-off bolts that you have the assembly centered just right so the bottom latch goes up to lock the steering wheel. You will have to wiggle the assembly until the latch slips into the slot in the bottom of the steering column.
Ty so much I almost gave up on my Honda Accord it hurts first car paid cash no payment. I replaced everything you name it fan radiator belts alternator everything that you can imagine spark plugs in the last thing that my car needed was this and I'm like s***. Ty so much brother . Crying and smiling. .
Had to make replacement keys for an '04 Odyssey and '03 TL. The dealer/locksmith wanted a bunch of money to cut and program new keys. So I did a bit of research and located this video. I bought key blanks online from a discounted dealer site and then had a locksmith cut the keys. I purchased the Launch x431scan tool directly from the Amazon link in the description. Launch charged $66 bucks each for Acura and Honda software though, so be aware of the possible extra cost there. It took fewer than five minutes to reprogram new keys -- easy to do with the right tools and how-to information. Success!!! Thanks George for the helpful video!
Hi George, this is one of the best DIY video I've seen in a very long time. You did and excellent job and it is truly appreciated. Much respect to you and thanks for your great work.
Fantastic Presentation ! I was attempting to find all actors in the chain for a 08 CRV key stuck in ignition that will not come out: from slamming the shift lever into P , suspecting a D3/P pin switch in the lever quadrant, and finally the PRNDL rotating external switch at the end of the transmission. Never thought of a worn ignition key !! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge . The best I have seen in a long time !!
another simple fix for the honda ignition problem that will also save you a couple hundred on the ignition as well as another 150ish from getting a key cut and programmed is to pull the hold ignition out and take out the actual lock cylinder and pull all the tumblers and springs out then reassemble. Any key or screw driver could now be used to turn the car over but you still need the chip key for it to start so its essentially just as secure as before just cheaper to do.
Horrible idea! Just joking, I'm a locksmith and you trying to put me out of business. The difference is I remove the bad/bent wafers and replace them with new ones. Your method is ok for DIY but not for a paid service
Thanks for the video. I wish you would have shown the actual work from beginning to end including accessing the steering column and installing the new ignition. I have never done this before and need all the help I can get.
Hi George. Really like your videos! The scan tool in your link is no longer available. Can you recommend an alternative or update the link please? Thank you and keep up the videos!
Thanks for the informative video. I was in the process of swapping out my ECU, immobilizer, and ignition and ran across the anti-theft bolts. Used the chisel and it did the trick. Thanks again!
DreysGarage Hey man I’m doing the same thing to a 2005 Honda Accord I had a question though as long as I get the right immobilizer and computer part numbers from a wrecked car to match my part numbers on my car it will work right?
Same thing happened to me. I just pulled out the key ignition switch mechanism. Disassembled it with key In the ignition. A small pin needs to be removed to remove the cylinoid. Any pin sticking up is what causes it to get stuck. Remove the pin and tiny spring and voila. There is a UA-cam video on repairing the Honda ignition switch. Just take out the bad pins save 500 to 800 bucks.
How do you disassemble the cylinder? You can slide the cylinder out with the key in, by removing a small pin? Is this on the ring around the cylinder? You then take the cylinder apart and pull some of the pins or wafers in the lock cylinder? Thanks
Great Video man... 2024... Just Got a 2024 Launch X431 Immo Elite Pro and send for the generic ignition lock at amazon after much research. Got the ignition lock installed it then realize the replacement has inly 2 Connections: The brown and the green every where in amazon and ebay these ignition lock assemblies are being sold but the problem is the OEM Has 3 connections: A Brown one a Green one and a White one, as shown in this video... But every seller says its compatible from 2007 to 2011 and they all have 2... Even Rock Auto is selling for $400+ a switch for the 2008 CRV with only 2 plugs.... I just came back to your video to see if you had two or three plugs, and sure enough you have 3... Worlds gone mad... Great Video life saver... Now off to hunt for the all illusive 3 Connector Ignition lock assembly...
Thank you so much for the descriptive video! I just used this as reference to swap the ignition lock cylinder on my 2009 Honda Civic. Thank you for helping me save $400, George!
Great Video. A buddy of mine got charged over $1k to do this job. The only thing that scares me about doing it myself is the reprogramming. I've got a 2008 Odyssey. I'm hoping it's as easy as you made it look.
Cool George! , I did one today. anyone could fix lock barrel just discard the wafers that jam tha barrel and use same key . Make sure you take out the small spring s as well. No need for diag tools . The mechanical locks are basically obsolete in modern car as the key reader is the main security .
Charlie Mac inside the lock there are small parts that move up & down as you insert the key . To access these parts you hav2 1st take the lock barrel out of the car 2 pull the lock apart . All locks are different depending on the brand of car. If you are talking about a honda jazz it isn't too difficult.
I did all that to my Honda but accidently took off the wire to my immobilizer ring when I was taking the screws off I have new one to replace it but would it work and do I need to program it again if I'm installing a new immobilizer ring to my old lock ?
This is for the people that are reading through the comments to find details and extra opinions on this issue..I have a 2006 honda accord. 260000 original miles on it..and this just happened to me. My car is old had a few oil leaks needs alot of suspension work and I'm deciding to buy a new vehicle. However I want to keep it and drive it until I save enough money for down payment... in my case with this. Um.. so if you leave the key In the ignition after you start it and turn it off. It will continue to turn back on.. if you take the key back out that's when the trouble begins again..so for anyone out there that is struggling like me and just needs to get buy through a few paychecks..leave your key in the ignition..and use your extra key to lock and unlock the doors. Yes you take a chance on your car being broken into. Yes it can be dangerous. But this for a couple months is going to save me alot of money and stress. Thank you so much for your video. I am a woman and may attempt to fix the ignition myself because of your video! Thank u so much! UA-cam really is amazing.
In case that i install new ignition system .. can i keep the old key detector and just take off the sensor for old key and put in the new key??just to avoid the new reprogram the computer???
George did you say a locksmith can cut the new cylinder to fit the old keys...then I would not have to program any new keys, right?? Thanks...btw where are you located??
i bought them from my local Honda dealership. ignition lock comes with new keys. I posted a link where you can buy identical part on Amazon for a lot less
george can i swap the code ant. ring on new ingition with 2 keys with my old ring and take the chip from old key and glue it on out side of key switch to make it work
Hello George, I have followed all the steps in the video. I purchased a Launch X-431 Bluetooth connector and downloaded the Honda software for the $39.99 (android app). I paired the Launch x431 to my app and when i did the diagnostic, first i noticed the VIN was missing from the vehicle (2004 Honda Pilot) information. 2nd When i followed to look for the immobilizer option it was not detected (even though the vehicle is equipped). Can you please assist? would you happened to know why the option is not available. Its almost impossible to contact Launch Customer support since they're in China.... Any help is greatly appreciated.
Same thing happened to me with a 2005 Accord ex v6 I bought with 300,000.miles i thought I was going to hotwire it after this happened,but I got ahead of myself and destroyed my antenna ring between the key cylinder and immobilizer.by trying to bust the lock cylinder out with a screwdriver. your video was resource ful on what to do after getting new switch and keys.however,I need the obd launch device /and the link on where to download app to phone.
I'm just had to replace all this in a 03 Odyssey. Replaces all the parts and the car wouldn't start so I left the key in the on position unplugged the new one and plugged in my old immobilizer with the old key in the lope and that didn't work either so I went ahead and plugged the new one back in to call it a day but first gave it another start and the damn van started right up and has been running ever since. Oh the part I left out is I used my old original key in the new ignition self because I got it from pick and pull without a key so I just took out some of the Wafers so my old key would still work but again I still did use the new immobilizer... I haven't seen any other video showing this but it for sure works and it all happened by an accident to me. One more thing and I'm not sure if it had any thing to do with it but I had the van battery disconnect overnight.
My sheer bolts would not come out or turn on my ‘06 CRV. I found out that you can leave them alone and by unscrewing the plastic around the ignition cylinder you can access the pin. The pin holding the lock cylinder to the housing did not want to come out... I drilled 2 holes (one hole in front and one behind the pin) and when all else failed I used a grinder to grind down a pair of needle nose pliers to fit. After many attempts the pen finally was pulled free. What I found out in the process is that you can drill one hole to the right of the pen toward the and then go ahead and drill another hole another hole to the right of that hole and slide remove the lock cylinder with the pen still in the cylinder. Makes it quick and easy. Reason being is that you do not need to use the pen when placing the lock cylinder back. As the cylinder will be held in with the plastic when the 4 screws are placed back and work perfectly... I bought a replacement lock cylinder (with 2 keys) off of Amazon for $18. It worked great. Before I used it, I tried the method in some videos of removing and pulling whatever pen was stuck in the out position and reusing the same cylinder. However I had no luck with that, at all. I’d say try that first cannot hurt, might have better luck. Also I’d say if you can use a chisel or dremel and remove the sheer pens easily then go for it. If you can drill one hole and remove the pin holding the lock cylinder, then try it. Or you can just not fool with any of that drill the holes needed to slide the cylinder out and fix or replace the cylinder and slide it all back in, try the key and then replace the plastic and go on with your day. (At least this is my experience with my CRV). I thought I needed the locking pen (so I took extra time to remove it (just in case), but when I was able to replace the cylinder without reinstalling and have everything work perfectly fine (as if it was installed) I wanted to spread the word. Lastly always best to disconnect the negative battery terminal as you do not want to trigger the airbag by pulling out a connector. Peace. :)
Did this to a 2011 honda pilot. Once I rebuilt the ignition switch, the switch worked fine in cylinder housing but once inside the housing it would not turn. Seems the steering wheel locked so I had to remove the brace to place it in unlock position. Then placed ignition cylinder in housing without releasing them slightly in acc position to keep wheel from turning
For the cost of these ignition cylinders from Honda they should provide you with 3 Keyfob Keys always aggravates me that they always provide blank non Keyfob Keys
Is it possible I buy an ignition lock cylinder for my 2006 Honda Civic LX and just take the old chip from the old key and place it in the slot in the new key without having to do any reprogramming ?
TENGO EL MISMO PROBLEMA CON UN HONDA CIVIC .AHORITA MI LLAVE ES UN DESARMADOR,MUCHISIMAS GRACIAS POR SU INFORMACION ,AHORA YA TENGO IDEA COMO CONSEGUIR LA PARTE Y TRATAR POR MI MISMO PROGRAMARLA
Hi George, I am about to attempt to replace my ignition lock using your video as a guide. I was not able to get a new ignition lock from HONDA like the one in this video, but I am thinking of going to a salvage location and removing one from a a vehicle. question , if the ignition lock comes from the same year and model vehicle , should everything in this video work as shown?
How much did that cost? We locksmiths repair the ignition and I'm sure it costs less overall than that part. We also don't require different keys for the doors afterwards. Your instructions in the video were very clear; good job on that!
I have Honda Jazz. Key fails to turn every single time. I then looked across 3 sites and read about a guy who put his key in 4 or 5mm only. Turn it clockwise about 1/8th of a turn, BUT WHILE keeping the clockwise torque on it push it on in. Car starts every time, but only when I do this. Thanks (whoever posted this advice).
george , my igniton swith wont budge... Can i just but the ignition switchh instead of buying the whole package. would it still work , an would i have to sync switch with old key
I replaced the ignition module in a 2003 with a used unit out of a 2005. I didn't have time to get the communication dongle as I needed the car so I was forced to take it to the dealer to get reprogrammed. You did the reprogram in 4 minutes. The dealer charged me 1 hour claiming they had to update the vehicle software to the ECM. I don't know if that had anything to do with the different years? I can't see that taking 1 hour as I can update my computer software in minutes. I don't mind paying for a fair service but I don't like getting f'ed. Is there any circumstance where an hour is warranted? I doubt it but I'd like your opinion.
so my original key will be the only key able to open my door? becuz my car has a custom lock control and it doesnt work for the driver lock i have to open that one manually so does this mean id have to carry it around just to unlock the drivers door? or would the new key work aswell?
I bought an 08' Accord from a friend who I have not been able to get in contact with, I was able to verify him being the owner of the vehicle through the DMV when returning his plates. I bought the car knowing he only had one key and I would not recieve a title untill he was able to retrieve it out of state. I bought the car in a bind and went about 2 months before the blade finally snapped off from the key fob. This would not have been an issue if the fob did not get thrown away by my lovely girlfriend, so now I'm stuck without any way of manually programming a new key. TLDR; I still have the original cutt blade that fits my ignition but have lost the fob with the original transmitter chip paired and do not have any backups. Would I be able to flash or reset the Immobilizer unit to accept any new keys with a OBD2 or would I need to completely swap the unit out as shown in the video? I am in a desperate bind so I'm looking for the cheapest option although beggars cant be choosers in this scenario. Please forgive me if any of this sounds like gibberish as I have no mechanical experience whatsoever.
You can pull your lock apart and remove broke pins and just put back in the car it works great only trouble is a person needs a really small extractor or to just drill a roll pin out I then tapped the hole and put a set screw in to take its place works just like new and way cheaper
Is it possible to swap an ignition switch solenoid off a used unit and out it on my current one to avoid all this? My key gets stuck in first position regularly. Thanks man
I replaced the steering column in my 1989 Pontiac Grand Am with another steering column when I got it all put back in my shifter between the seats wouldn't move. I can't push the button, think I hooked up something wrong maybe the piece on the steering column. It's not my brake switch my tail lights work. Has something to do with the key?
I have a question. Do you know how to recover the Launch app for X-431 tablets, because by mistake I deleted and after that I am not able to get it back so . I haven’t used for a year now
Hi I have a 2003 Honda Accord . Needs a new ignition switch , my question is what exactly do I need to reprogram the new keys ?? . I followed the link for the launch scan tool but it's not available,.. how much approx does this tool cost !? Please respond ! Thanks
I Ordered a new ignition assembly and so far have not be able to program the keys because no signal from the Key ring antenna. Everyone is saying you need to use the original off the old assembly. Have you had this problem as well ?
Hi I need help I replaced my ignition and the old green plug on the old ignition broke and I need the new keys programmed to make it work can u help me out please
On 2013 -2017 Honda Accords (9th Gen) The 2 bolts tight opposite to the usual righty tighty, lefty loosy. I learned the hard way trying to pry them out the normal way. 🤣🤣🤣👍
Hi George, I have this problem with my 2004 Honda Odyssey Van and I wanted to ask. If I am not a mechanic, do you recommend me personally use your video to change my own. Honda is charging me too much and I am not financially free so I don't have the money to take it to a mechanic. Basically I would have to purchase each part little by little because that's how tight my budget is. Please help! Thank you in advance.
Thanks. Someone tried to steal my car and damaged the cylinder. So my key would not work. Took me 3 days and some help from my neighbor but now I know even more about my car and I don't have a huge car payment. 239000 on 2007 Honda Accord EX.
Any advice for a 1995? Got the new ignition installed. Car will start if I unplug battery then plug back up. Then once I turn off car again it wont start and have to unplug and re-plug up battery again to start. Im assuming this just resets the computer temporarily long enough to start the car.
Ive went thru all the steps on my scan tool and the green key light just keeps flashing and doesnt go out.. says it failed ive tried it like 6 to 10 time's.. idk if im doing sum wrong ?2004 honda civic ex 5 speed
Hi George, thanks for the very impressive and useful video. The Launch adapter of the link is currently unavailable. Can you please give a link of a similar device that are available on US market. Thanks again.
thanks for the video George, I was having a hell of a time trying to figure out how to get the ignition lock off, your chisel trick did the job for me as well - cheers!
Hi George, I bought this X431 EasyDial , BUT I got to WORK only Ford car, I do not know if I need to buy another software to user in Camary ,Hond and Nissan cars. Please answer this questiona, Please!
Great tips within the video for changing the ignition lock. But before you get a locksmith into program the new keys. Place the new ignition key. In to the ignition, and hold the old car key near the ignition. Try and start the car. Should it start. Keep it near the ignition for at least 60 seconds or more. Then you know that the old transponder works. And starts the car. Then you can remove the transponder chip from your old key. And put it into the new key. Hopefully there will be no need for an auto electrician to program your new key.
How you remove the transponder?
@@nanieberoin4902gotta cut open the key .. it’s a bunch of videos that show you
How about if i change the oild immobilizer into the new ignition barrel will it work?
You should also mention to be sure that before you finally tighten the two break-off bolts that you have the assembly centered just right so the bottom latch goes up to lock the steering wheel. You will have to wiggle the assembly until the latch slips into the slot in the bottom of the steering column.
Ty so much I almost gave up on my Honda Accord it hurts first car paid cash no payment. I replaced everything you name it fan radiator belts alternator everything that you can imagine spark plugs in the last thing that my car needed was this and I'm like s***. Ty so much brother . Crying and smiling. .
Had to make replacement keys for an '04 Odyssey and '03 TL. The dealer/locksmith wanted a bunch of money to cut and program new keys.
So I did a bit of research and located this video. I bought key blanks online from a discounted dealer site and then had a locksmith cut the keys. I purchased the Launch x431scan tool directly from the Amazon link in the description. Launch charged $66 bucks each for Acura and Honda software though, so be aware of the possible extra cost there. It took fewer than five minutes to reprogram new keys -- easy to do with the right tools and how-to information.
Success!!!
Thanks George for the helpful video!
Hi George, this is one of the best DIY video I've seen in a very long time. You did and excellent job and it is truly appreciated. Much respect to you and thanks for your great work.
Fantastic Presentation ! I was attempting to find all actors in the chain for a 08 CRV key stuck in ignition that will not come out: from slamming the shift lever into P , suspecting a D3/P pin switch in the lever quadrant, and finally the PRNDL rotating external switch at the end of the transmission. Never thought of a worn ignition key !! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge . The best I have seen in a long time !!
another simple fix for the honda ignition problem that will also save you a couple hundred on the ignition as well as another 150ish from getting a key cut and programmed is to pull the hold ignition out and take out the actual lock cylinder and pull all the tumblers and springs out then reassemble. Any key or screw driver could now be used to turn the car over but you still need the chip key for it to start so its essentially just as secure as before just cheaper to do.
did that but key still flashes on dash...
I just got a new lock cylinder will that fix the problem or will I need to do everything in the video ?
Horrible idea! Just joking, I'm a locksmith and you trying to put me out of business. The difference is I remove the bad/bent wafers and replace them with new ones. Your method is ok for DIY but not for a paid service
Thanks for the video. I wish you would have shown the actual work from beginning to end including accessing the steering column and installing the new ignition. I have never done this before and need all the help I can get.
right on george.you didnt have to share this with us.much respect and wish great happiness and wealth to you and yours🙏
Hi George. Really like your videos! The scan tool in your link is no longer available. Can you recommend an alternative or update the link please? Thank you and keep up the videos!
Thanks for the informative video. I was in the process of swapping out my ECU, immobilizer, and ignition and ran across the anti-theft bolts. Used the chisel and it did the trick. Thanks again!
DreysGarage Hey man I’m doing the same thing to a 2005 Honda Accord I had a question though as long as I get the right immobilizer and computer part numbers from a wrecked car to match my part numbers on my car it will work right?
Same thing happened to me. I just pulled out the key ignition switch mechanism. Disassembled it with key In the ignition. A small pin needs to be removed to remove the cylinoid. Any pin sticking up is what causes it to get stuck. Remove the pin and tiny spring and voila. There is a UA-cam video on repairing the Honda ignition switch. Just take out the bad pins save 500 to 800 bucks.
Tech LX ^^^^this^^^^^
How do you disassemble the cylinder? You can slide the cylinder out with the key in, by removing a small pin? Is this on the ring around the cylinder? You then take the cylinder apart and pull some of the pins or wafers in the lock cylinder? Thanks
Martin Lawrence
Can you tell me where to get that X431 scan tool and approximately hie much it is gonna cost
Great Video man... 2024... Just Got a 2024 Launch X431 Immo Elite Pro and send for the generic ignition lock at amazon after much research. Got the ignition lock installed it then realize the replacement has inly 2 Connections: The brown and the green every where in amazon and ebay these ignition lock assemblies are being sold but the problem is the OEM Has 3 connections: A Brown one a Green one and a White one, as shown in this video... But every seller says its compatible from 2007 to 2011 and they all have 2... Even Rock Auto is selling for $400+ a switch for the 2008 CRV with only 2 plugs.... I just came back to your video to see if you had two or three plugs, and sure enough you have 3... Worlds gone mad... Great Video life saver... Now off to hunt for the all illusive 3 Connector Ignition lock assembly...
That one is the immobilizer and you need to transfer it from your old ignition. It's just a couple of screws and then it swaps over.
instead of a chisel, use a dremel and cut a groove on top, boom, noW it's a flathead bolt, use a flathead
Once it's out file down opposite sides so you can use a wrench.
Yeah after trying this guys way for an hour, ill be going with your dremel and flathead route. Thanks lmao
Thank you so much for the descriptive video! I just used this as reference to swap the ignition lock cylinder on my 2009 Honda Civic. Thank you for helping me save $400, George!
can you used a common scanner ?
Switch the mobilelizer to the new cylinder and use the old key 🗝️ simple no programming needed
Great Video. A buddy of mine got charged over $1k to do this job. The only thing that scares me about doing it myself is the reprogramming. I've got a 2008 Odyssey. I'm hoping it's as easy as you made it look.
My Honda dealership tried charging me 1,400 too do this job. I was in shock stupid price for this job.
How did this go for you ?
@@travisc254 I didn't end up needing to reprogram or anything, so I only did the easy part, I guess.
Cool George! , I did one today. anyone could fix lock barrel just discard the wafers that jam tha barrel and use same key . Make sure you take out the small spring s as well. No need for diag tools . The mechanical locks are basically obsolete in modern car as the key reader is the main security .
How we do it in Straya !
Abe Rakadabra what are the wafers! I can't start my car
Charlie Mac inside the lock there are small parts that move up & down as you insert the key . To access these parts you hav2 1st take the lock barrel out of the car 2 pull the lock apart . All locks are different depending on the brand of car. If you are talking about a honda jazz it isn't too difficult.
I did all that to my Honda but accidently took off the wire to my immobilizer ring when I was taking the screws off I have new one to replace it but would it work and do I need to program it again if I'm installing a new immobilizer ring to my old lock ?
This is for the people that are reading through the comments to find details and extra opinions on this issue..I have a 2006 honda accord. 260000 original miles on it..and this just happened to me. My car is old had a few oil leaks needs alot of suspension work and I'm deciding to buy a new vehicle. However I want to keep it and drive it until I save enough money for down payment... in my case with this. Um.. so if you leave the key In the ignition after you start it and turn it off. It will continue to turn back on.. if you take the key back out that's when the trouble begins again..so for anyone out there that is struggling like me and just needs to get buy through a few paychecks..leave your key in the ignition..and use your extra key to lock and unlock the doors. Yes you take a chance on your car being broken into. Yes it can be dangerous. But this for a couple months is going to save me alot of money and stress. Thank you so much for your video. I am a woman and may attempt to fix the ignition myself because of your video! Thank u so much! UA-cam really is amazing.
In case that i install new ignition system .. can i keep the old key detector and just take off the sensor for old key and put in the new key??just to avoid the new reprogram the computer???
I've seen a video on how to do that
George did you say a locksmith can cut the new cylinder to fit the old keys...then I would not have to program any new keys, right?? Thanks...btw where are you located??
Great video.
Im about to do this to my 06 accord.
But the link for the scanner has expired. Can you recommend another scanner? Thanks
Seconded. Any more details about the scan tool itself so we can search for it would be great.
What’s the next best code reader to use if you can not find the one shown?
8 years late but my 2009 accord is having the same problem ignition wore out and I’m so happy I know how to get it fixed 😂
Hello
Can you share the link to buy the obd2 you have ? I look for it but i can"t find it
i bought them from my local Honda dealership. ignition lock comes with new keys. I posted a link where you can buy identical part on Amazon for a lot less
george can i swap the code ant. ring on new ingition with 2 keys with my old ring and take the chip from old key and glue it on out side of key switch to make it work
Saw this on another video, I plan to try this if the cheaper scanner will not work.
Marcos Torres did it work?
Arnie Garrison Did it work?
Hello George, I have followed all the steps in the video. I purchased a Launch X-431 Bluetooth connector and downloaded the Honda software for the $39.99 (android app). I paired the Launch x431 to my app and when i did the diagnostic, first i noticed the VIN was missing from the vehicle (2004 Honda Pilot) information. 2nd When i followed to look for the immobilizer option it was not detected (even though the vehicle is equipped). Can you please assist? would you happened to know why the option is not available. Its almost impossible to contact Launch Customer support since they're in China.... Any help is greatly appreciated.
If you could update the info for the OBD2 programmer will be perfect!!
Same thing happened to me with a 2005 Accord ex v6 I bought with 300,000.miles i thought I was going to hotwire it after this happened,but I got ahead of myself and destroyed my antenna ring between the key cylinder and immobilizer.by trying to bust the lock cylinder out with a screwdriver. your video was resource ful on what to do after getting new switch and keys.however,I need the obd launch device /and the link on where to download app to phone.
I'm just had to replace all this in a 03 Odyssey. Replaces all the parts and the car wouldn't start so I left the key in the on position unplugged the new one and plugged in my old immobilizer with the old key in the lope and that didn't work either so I went ahead and plugged the new one back in to call it a day but first gave it another start and the damn van started right up and has been running ever since. Oh the part I left out is I used my old original key in the new ignition self because I got it from pick and pull without a key so I just took out some of the Wafers so my old key would still work but again I still did use the new immobilizer... I haven't seen any other video showing this but it for sure works and it all happened by an accident to me. One more thing and I'm not sure if it had any thing to do with it but I had the van battery disconnect overnight.
My sheer bolts would not come out or turn on my ‘06 CRV. I found out that you can leave them alone and by unscrewing the plastic around the ignition cylinder you can access the pin. The pin holding the lock cylinder to the housing did not want to come out... I drilled 2 holes (one hole in front and one behind the pin) and when all else failed I used a grinder to grind down a pair of needle nose pliers to fit. After many attempts the pen finally was pulled free.
What I found out in the process is that you can drill one hole to the right of the pen toward the and then go ahead and drill another hole another hole to the right of that hole and slide remove the lock cylinder with the pen still in the cylinder. Makes it quick and easy. Reason being is that you do not need to use the pen when placing the lock cylinder back. As the cylinder will be held in with the plastic when the 4 screws are placed back and work perfectly... I bought a replacement lock cylinder (with 2 keys) off of Amazon for $18. It worked great. Before I used it, I tried the method in some videos of removing and pulling whatever pen was stuck in the out position and reusing the same cylinder. However I had no luck with that, at all. I’d say try that first cannot hurt, might have better luck.
Also I’d say if you can use a chisel or dremel and remove the sheer pens easily then go for it.
If you can drill one hole and remove the pin holding the lock cylinder, then try it.
Or you can just not fool with any of that drill the holes needed to slide the cylinder out and fix or replace the cylinder and slide it all back in, try the key and then replace the plastic and go on with your day. (At least this is my experience with my CRV). I thought I needed the locking pen (so I took extra time to remove it (just in case), but when I was able to replace the cylinder without reinstalling and have everything work perfectly fine (as if it was installed) I wanted to spread the word.
Lastly always best to disconnect the negative battery terminal as you do not want to trigger the airbag by pulling out a connector. Peace. :)
Did this to a 2011 honda pilot. Once I rebuilt the ignition switch, the switch worked fine in cylinder housing but once inside the housing it would not turn. Seems the steering wheel locked so I had to remove the brace to place it in unlock position. Then placed ignition cylinder in housing without releasing them slightly in acc position to keep wheel from turning
Good video George
For the cost of these ignition cylinders from Honda they should provide you with 3 Keyfob Keys always aggravates me that they always provide blank non Keyfob Keys
Is it possible I buy an ignition lock cylinder for my 2006 Honda Civic LX and just take the old chip from the old key and place it in the slot in the new key without having to do any reprogramming ?
does the new ignition need to be programmed to car its a new ignition with a new immobilizer the car won't recognize it
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TENGO EL MISMO PROBLEMA CON UN HONDA CIVIC .AHORITA MI LLAVE ES UN DESARMADOR,MUCHISIMAS GRACIAS POR SU INFORMACION ,AHORA YA TENGO IDEA COMO CONSEGUIR LA PARTE Y TRATAR POR MI MISMO PROGRAMARLA
Hi George, I cannot find the link to the scan tools used to program the keys, would You help us out please?
DO NOT BRAKE THE SHEER BOLTS (DO NOT TIGHT THEM) CAUSE YOU WILL NEED TO REMOVE THE SWITCH TO INSTALL THE IMMOBILIZER.
is it possible to extract the rfid chips from the old key and put them in new keys?
Great Instructions. Took me a little over an hour but I'm not very mechanical
Hi George, I am about to attempt to replace my ignition lock using your video as a guide. I was not able to get a new ignition lock from HONDA like the one in this video, but I am thinking of going to a salvage location and removing one from a a vehicle. question , if the ignition lock comes from the same year and model vehicle , should everything in this video work as shown?
How did it go?
I removed the switch and took it to the locksmith.
$100.00 fixed it.
Just hoping it will last.
How much did that cost? We locksmiths repair the ignition and I'm sure it costs less overall than that part. We also don't require different keys for the doors afterwards. Your instructions in the video were very clear; good job on that!
Horseshoe Lock & Key omg yes, locksmiths are the way to go. I just had this happen, will post full details later. Locksmith>dealership
The locksmiths in my area wont touch Honda is what I've been told by all 3. I'm so frustrated!!!
How much does it cost to repair the cylinder?
@@jayciejaybee7872I take it you did not post anything?
HEY GUY, THANKS, THANKS YOU HELP ME A LOT BY USING THE CHISEL TO REMOVE THE SHEER BOLTS.
I have Honda Jazz. Key fails to turn every single time. I then looked across 3 sites and read about a guy who put his key in 4 or 5mm only. Turn it clockwise about 1/8th of a turn, BUT WHILE keeping the clockwise torque on it push it on in. Car starts every time, but only when I do this. Thanks (whoever posted this advice).
Where did you buy the mobilizer, I have a Honda freed spike but can't seem to find a replacement unit
Thx for the video but can you tell me where to get the x431 tool you used I am unable to find it on Amazon....please
You 💯 right don't not carrying a lot junk on your key... Keys are not supposed to be carrying whole lot of junk... it's not purses purse 👜👜👛👛👛👛
Where did you get the Bluetooth obd2 connector ?
Would this work on a 2007 acura csx and can use ignition cylinders from Honda civic same year?
Hi! Would this work on a 2012 Honda Civiv?
will this work for 1997 honda civic? i lost the ignition key so im getting idea from your video.
GREAT VIDEO.... you explained everything clearly and it's very helpful to me ....thanks G Melnik
Hey George, you may want to caution the people those headless bolts COULD be LEFT handed threads.
Any resolution for Honda Accords and Civics in earlier models years? 1998-2002? Thank you and you have a very well made and informative posting.
george , my igniton swith wont budge... Can i just but the ignition switchh instead of buying the whole package. would it still work , an would i have to sync switch with old key
I replaced the ignition module in a 2003 with a used unit out of a 2005. I didn't have time to get the communication dongle as I needed the car so I was forced to take it to the dealer to get reprogrammed.
You did the reprogram in 4 minutes. The dealer charged me 1 hour claiming they had to update the vehicle software to the ECM. I don't know if that had anything to do with the different years? I can't see that taking 1 hour as I can update my computer software in minutes.
I don't mind paying for a fair service but I don't like getting f'ed. Is there any circumstance where an hour is warranted? I doubt it but I'd like your opinion.
Dealer trying to rip me off too, 2004 Honda accord coupe ex, you are a blessing
Did u use the old reader
so my original key will be the only key able to open my door? becuz my car has a custom lock control and it doesnt work for the driver lock i have to open that one manually so does this mean id have to carry it around just to unlock the drivers door? or would the new key work aswell?
I bought an 08' Accord from a friend who I have not been able to get in contact with, I was able to verify him being the owner of the vehicle through the DMV when returning his plates.
I bought the car knowing he only had one key and I would not recieve a title untill he was able to retrieve it out of state. I bought the car in a bind and went about 2 months before the blade finally snapped off from the key fob.
This would not have been an issue if the fob did not get thrown away by my lovely girlfriend, so now I'm stuck without any way of manually programming a new key.
TLDR; I still have the original cutt blade that fits my ignition but have lost the fob with the original transmitter chip paired and do not have any backups.
Would I be able to flash or reset the Immobilizer unit to accept any new keys with a OBD2 or would I need to completely swap the unit out as shown in the video? I am in a desperate bind so I'm looking for the cheapest option although beggars cant be choosers in this scenario.
Please forgive me if any of this sounds like gibberish as I have no mechanical experience whatsoever.
I have one question, I have a 2011 Honda Civic dx vp mine is the base model do I need to program mine ?
So do you get the immobilizer with the new Switch
You can pull your lock apart and remove broke pins and just put back in the car it works great only trouble is a person needs a really small extractor or to just drill a roll pin out I then tapped the hole and put a set screw in to take its place works just like new and way cheaper
Do you know another machine I can buy to program for 2006 honda civic. Amazon doesn't sell that program tool
Is it possible to swap an ignition switch solenoid off a used unit and out it on my current one to avoid all this? My key gets stuck in first position regularly. Thanks man
Where can i found that launch you got obd x431 dug in just like you got because i need to program my 2003 honda accord and i need asap.
Where can I find the obdx431 launch
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I replaced the steering column in my 1989 Pontiac Grand Am with another steering column when I got it all put back in my shifter between the seats wouldn't move. I can't push the button, think I hooked up something wrong maybe the piece on the steering column. It's not my brake switch my tail lights work. Has something to do with the key?
I have a 2004 Element with this problem. Not the same procedure?
I have a question. Do you know how to recover the Launch app for X-431 tablets, because by mistake I deleted and after that I am not able to get it back so . I haven’t used for a year now
Hello, so you didn’t have to put the old immobilizer on the new cylinder?
Hi I have a 2003 Honda Accord . Needs a new ignition switch , my question is what exactly do I need to reprogram the new keys ?? . I followed the link for the launch scan tool but it's not available,.. how much approx does this tool cost !? Please respond ! Thanks
I Ordered a new ignition assembly and so far have not be able to program the keys because no signal from the Key ring antenna. Everyone is saying you need to use the original off the old assembly. Have you had this problem as well ?
Hi I need help I replaced my ignition and the old green plug on the old ignition broke and I need the new keys programmed to make it work can u help me out please
If the 431 launch is no longer available on Amazon which one should I purchase it be a 2006 Acura TSX in the year 2022
On 2013 -2017 Honda Accords (9th Gen)
The 2 bolts tight opposite to the usual righty tighty, lefty loosy. I learned the hard way trying to pry them out the normal way. 🤣🤣🤣👍
Hi George, I have this problem with my 2004 Honda Odyssey Van and I wanted to ask. If I am not a mechanic, do you recommend me personally use your video to change my own. Honda is charging me too much and I am not financially free so I don't have the money to take it to a mechanic. Basically I would have to purchase each part little by little because that's how tight my budget is. Please help! Thank you in advance.
call a locksmith; most of the time there is no reason to replace the ignition.
Thanks. Someone tried to steal my car and damaged the cylinder. So my key would not work. Took me 3 days and some help from my neighbor but now I know even more about my car and I don't have a huge car payment. 239000 on 2007 Honda Accord EX.
George can you program 2003 Honda Element EX keys the same way you did this car in the video? Can you post links to a good scanner and app.
Hi, dose this same process work on a 2008 Honda Civic?
Good video what kind of immobilizer you using now
Can the new keys be programmed with any OBD2 scanner? If not what will I need?
Any advice for a 1995? Got the new ignition installed. Car will start if I unplug battery then plug back up. Then once I turn off car again it wont start and have to unplug and re-plug up battery again to start. Im assuming this just resets the computer temporarily long enough to start the car.
Hi George, I have a 2003 Honda Pilot, will this video for the Accord be pretty much the same as it would be for a Pilot ?
Im replying for others that may see this because im sure youve fixed it by now but i used this video to fix my 2003 honda pilot and it worked.
@@dreazombie3639 I have a question will it work if is a used part?
Would the smart key be able to go into the ignition and turn if it is not connected to the steering wheel??
Ive went thru all the steps on my scan tool and the green key light just keeps flashing and doesnt go out.. says it failed ive tried it like 6 to 10 time's.. idk if im doing sum wrong ?2004 honda civic ex 5 speed
Puedo usar un switch de otro carro usado y que trabaje en el mío?
Do you have to get the ignition lock cylinder that has the key fob sensor I got the one without the key fob sensor
I need a video for 2005 Accord. Do you have one or can you tell me what's different?
Can I get a link to the product that will program the keys?
Kind thanks sir, very helpful vid. Have a great day !!
Hi George, thanks for the very impressive and useful video. The Launch adapter of the link is currently unavailable. Can you please give a link of a similar device that are available on US market. Thanks again.
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Got a question. Why not get a used ignition switch complete unit and just switch your old immobilizer to that so you can use your keys?
Would the Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner tool be capable to program keys for the 2008 honda odyssey ?
What special tool do you need to get them off easier?
thanks for the video George, I was having a hell of a time trying to figure out how to get the ignition lock off, your chisel trick did the job for me as well - cheers!
Lol mine didn't work so I had to saw it off with a dremel 🤣🤣
Hi George, I bought this X431 EasyDial , BUT I got to WORK only Ford car, I do not know if I need to buy another software to user in Camary ,Hond and Nissan cars. Please answer this questiona, Please!
All the process from changing out the immobilizer and programing the keys using the scanner will it work on a 2006 Honda Accord SE?
Can I use engine scan to reprogram the immobilizer
How would I go about doing the same procedure for 2003 Honda accord. Thank you and advance for your cooperation