This video is very helpful. I was able to swap out the ignition switch in less then an hour. I would have never found the screw on the back of the switch! Thank you
My car had an intermittent starting problem. Thought it was battery.nope. after watching this I changed the same part and boom problem gone. Ty for your help
Thanks for posting this, Ed. My 2013 Accord with 80,000 miles on it had an issue like this. When I turned the ignition, the dash lights lit up but no engine, no starter noise, If I played with the key; pressure from different angles while turning, it would start but it was getting worse as time went by. I bought the part for $39 (Honda wanted $300 for labor and $93 for the part) and installed it per your excellent video. It took me a little over an hour as working the screw facing the front of the car was a pain to get at. Issue solved. Thanks again, I appreciate you taking the time to do this.
Trouble seems to show up with the switches and starter about 60000-70000 miles. If the transmission switch and starter haven’t caused problems yet, you might want to look at those videos. You’re over due. Glad I could help you and a 1000+ other people out. Videos are a hobby. My way of giving back. Everybody should do something good in the public domain. Responses like yours keep me looking for my next video “how to.”
I’ve had intermittent problems with ignition switch. I just pulled it all apart, cleaned contacts and lightly greased assembly. Hoping this works! So far so good
This video helped me. I have a 2016 accord sport. I have good battery, good starter, good alternator. Even switch the battery terminals & none of those were the problem. It was the ignition switch all along. Had problem starting car & sometimes had to jumpstart. Works perfectly fine now. Thank you for sharing video👍🏻
Hi there I have problem , 3 times from 10 car not start righ away. I was in Auto and advanced , they check battery , alternator and starter with machine.all come good. So , one advanced guy told me ignition switch. Can you tell me youre opinion , 17 accord. Thanks .
I just found a video for a Civic that looks a lot easier, too. Not knocking yours. If I ever need help I hope I can ask you. I'm a retired DIYer and my daughter is 100 miles away. Her car Is intermittent in turning over but warning lights are on. I told her to hold the key on and slap the dashboard. haha
@@EdHumble Thanks for the tip! The problem is intermittent and you know that is hard to impossible to troubleshoot until it fails completely. Some times it takes her 2 or more twists of the key for the starter to engage. I am considering all those possibilities or even a bad connector. I hope it holds up for a few more months because my daughter is going to buy a Bronco, which I tried to talk her out of. Since she lives 100 miles away, I can't actively try any diagnostics with a meter, but in the meantime I am going to see if I can get a wiring diagram for that circuit from Autozone and watch your video. Thanks again for taking the time to respond.
@@1mizanthrope1 It can go completely at any time. The starter is the hardest to fix.If the transmission switch is the issue, it'll show the wrong gear or no gear indicator at all on the dash. It may also NOT ALLOW THE ALTERNATOR TO CHARGE!! Turn on the Lights and make sure you get 14V running at the battery. The other two are about impossible to separate. Change the ignition switch first. If it does it again, starter time! DON"T WAIT! When it goes, a tow truck is the only option. I actually had to fully rebuild the starter. There are TWO different starters and thus rebuild kits for 2013. The first generation starters had a REAL short spring travel and small contact pads that burned easily.
@@EdHumble That's good to know about the transmission switch. This didn't start happening until her employer relocated 10 minutes from her house. Plus a lot of short trips. Her two year old battery was replaced free from Autozone. it went away with the new battery for a couple months. I told her to take rides on the X-way to keep the charge up. If it is the starter, I will probably replace it. A while back she had an oil change and the guy forgot to put the oil cap back on. So the engine got soaked. Yeah I need to check the alternator.
Just did my 2013 Civic. It was the same, with the pitted copper in the same spot as his. *HOWEVER* I couldn't move the steering wheel low enough to get the ignition switch screw out with a screwdriver. Had to use a bit ratchet.
The Push to start cars are in a domain all their own. As you have said, my video doesn’t apply to those cars, and since I don’t have one, I can’t help you.
The ignition switch is the first suspect and easiest to change. Lights having nothing to do with the ignition switch. The Transmission interlock switch and starter can not be ruled out until checked. They all fail about 60,000 -70,000 miles. I’ve got videos on all of them.
@@juliuso9846 Its different for push start, this video is not applicable for push start. It seems that he has an LX or the SPORT. I am just figuring that out as I write this
Excellent video. I have a 2012 Honda Civic EX, very similar to the accord you described. But I cannot pull out the old switch after removing two screws. I have a new complete unit. As I said before, I wasn’t able to pull out the old switch. I have disconnected the electric connector. Any advice?
Under the steering column cover. Watch my video closely. Ignition switch and the ignition key cylinder are related and connected. “Push to start”vehicles are a whole new enchilada I’m unable to help you with.
i just replaced the ignition switch in my 2010 honda civic and problem solved !!!!! the car was shutting off while driving and hard starts , so easy to change and cheap only $70 , honda is known for bad ignition switches and there was a recall for that !
Yeah. These are really cheap compared to a Ford or GM. Now about the transmission interlock switch. I got a video on that one too. The starters had issues. Video there too.
Short answer: You don’t. The switch is just easier and cheaper to replace. I suppose if you have a wiring diagram, multimeter, and two people, you could probe the wiring to make sure the hot wire to the starter is good. My experience says the starter, transmission switch, and ignition switch all go about the same time. ~60,000 miles.
Honda starter solenoids are kinda rinky dink. Large current. Small contact pad for the solenoid. I did a video on how two upgrade the rebuild. My way should easily go 100,000 miles.
All I can say is that the ignition switch is under the steering column on my 2013 Accord. The plastic cover and the metal cover must both come off for access.
If the key turn over and the engine starts and the steering wheel still won’t move, that’s a mechanical interlockinside the steering wheel that is broken.
This video is very helpful. I was able to swap out the ignition switch in less then an hour. I would have never found the screw on the back of the switch! Thank you
My car had an intermittent starting problem. Thought it was battery.nope. after watching this I changed the same part and boom problem gone. Ty for your help
Thanks for posting this, Ed. My 2013 Accord with 80,000 miles on it had an issue like this. When I turned the ignition, the dash lights lit up but no engine, no starter noise, If I played with the key; pressure from different angles while turning, it would start but it was getting worse as time went by. I bought the part for $39 (Honda wanted $300 for labor and $93 for the part) and installed it per your excellent video. It took me a little over an hour as working the screw facing the front of the car was a pain to get at. Issue solved. Thanks again, I appreciate you taking the time to do this.
Trouble seems to show up with the switches and starter about 60000-70000 miles. If the transmission switch and starter haven’t caused problems yet, you might want to look at those videos. You’re over due. Glad I could help you and a 1000+ other people out. Videos are a hobby. My way of giving back. Everybody should do something good in the public domain. Responses like yours keep me looking for my next video “how to.”
@@EdHumble thanks for the heads-up!
Did you have to program a new key or did you existing key worked with the new ignition switch. Thanks
This video saved me a lot of time, inconvenience, and a couple hundred dollars. Thank you sir!!
Used this video to change my Dad's Ignition Switch in his 2014 Honda Accord
I’ve had intermittent problems with ignition switch. I just pulled it all apart, cleaned contacts and lightly greased assembly. Hoping this works! So far so good
This video helped me. I have a 2016 accord sport. I have good battery, good starter, good alternator. Even switch the battery terminals & none of those were the problem. It was the ignition switch all along. Had problem starting car & sometimes had to jumpstart. Works perfectly fine now. Thank you for sharing video👍🏻
did you have to get key reprogrammed
Thanks to you I save 1000$
Most tehnicians says , starter ext.
But is 60$ switch and , 45min of my time.thanks
This video saved me money. Took about 20 mins
Love the video and your narration. Thanks for the help Ed!
Just saved me a few hundred, thank you!
Do you have the video of how to get to the ignition switch, taking the panels out? If you do, a link would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
My 2014 Honda Accord is starting to have intermittent problems I’m going to try and replace the switch myself
Any update
Thank you for the video. Super detailed.
Hi there
I have problem , 3 times from 10 car not start righ away.
I was in Auto and advanced , they check battery , alternator and starter with machine.all come good.
So , one advanced guy told me ignition switch.
Can you tell me youre opinion , 17 accord.
Thanks .
Do you need a new key programmed if you change the ignition switch or would your exsisting key still work.
You’re thinking Key Switch. This is the ignition switch. In this case, no you don’t need new or reprogrammed keys.
Thank you!
I just found a video for a Civic that looks a lot easier, too. Not knocking yours. If I ever need help I hope I can ask you. I'm a retired DIYer and my daughter is 100 miles away. Her car Is intermittent in turning over but warning lights are on. I told her to hold the key on and slap the dashboard. haha
See my videos on The transmission interlock and starter. It could be any or all of them.
@@EdHumble Thanks for the tip! The problem is intermittent and you know that is hard to impossible to troubleshoot until it fails completely. Some times it takes her 2 or more twists of the key for the starter to engage. I am considering all those possibilities or even a bad connector. I hope it holds up for a few more months because my daughter is going to buy a Bronco, which I tried to talk her out of. Since she lives 100 miles away, I can't actively try any diagnostics with a meter, but in the meantime I am going to see if I can get a wiring diagram for that circuit from Autozone and watch your video. Thanks again for taking the time to respond.
@@1mizanthrope1 It can go completely at any time. The starter is the hardest to fix.If the transmission switch is the issue, it'll show the wrong gear or no gear indicator at all on the dash. It may also NOT ALLOW THE ALTERNATOR TO CHARGE!! Turn on the Lights and make sure you get 14V running at the battery. The other two are about impossible to separate. Change the ignition switch first. If it does it again, starter time! DON"T WAIT! When it goes, a tow truck is the only option. I actually had to fully rebuild the starter. There are TWO different starters and thus rebuild kits for 2013. The first generation starters had a REAL short spring travel and small contact pads that burned easily.
@@EdHumble That's good to know about the transmission switch. This didn't start happening until her employer relocated 10 minutes from her house. Plus a lot of short trips. Her two year old battery was replaced free from Autozone. it went away with the new battery for a couple months. I told her to take rides on the X-way to keep the charge up. If it is the starter, I will probably replace it. A while back she had an oil change and the guy forgot to put the oil cap back on. So the engine got soaked. Yeah I need to check the alternator.
Prepare for a BOHICA if you replace the starter. ~ $250.00 plus labor.
I didn't realize this was for an Accord. Would the 2013 civic be similar?
Just did my 2013 Civic. It was the same, with the pitted copper in the same spot as his.
*HOWEVER* I couldn't move the steering wheel low enough to get the ignition switch screw out with a screwdriver. Had to use a bit ratchet.
My ignition switch is where you are saying it should be and I can not find it! Any idea where else it could be?
My detail required to comment. Model? Year? Options?
NO, the video I found was for 2011 and earlier. I hate messing with that plastic stuff.
I don’t know. I’ve never owned a Civic.
will I need to reprogram key after I have push start
Sorry, PUSH start vehicles are NOT covered in the application.
I can't find the ignition switch on my 2014 push button Accord. It doesn't appear to be in the same location as what you are showing.
The Push to start cars are in a domain all their own. As you have said, my video doesn’t apply to those cars, and since I don’t have one, I can’t help you.
Hey my car is not cranking but the lights come on should I switch the ignition switch or does this not apply to my problem ?
The ignition switch is the first suspect and easiest to change. Lights having nothing to do with the ignition switch. The Transmission interlock switch and starter can not be ruled out until checked. They all fail about 60,000 -70,000 miles. I’ve got videos on all of them.
Yeah I just changed the starter switch as well as the starter and still nothing
Could you please show us how to remove (push button start)of that honda??
I couldnt do it...
Sorry. I don’t have a PB start car.
Was this for a push button start?
Shifty answer: Mine is a key start.
Will it be the same for a push start or it’s completely different
@@juliuso9846 Its different for push start, this video is not applicable for push start. It seems that he has an LX or the SPORT. I am just figuring that out as I write this
Do you happen to have the Honda part number for the Ignition Switch?
Sorry, got mine from AutoZone.
35130-TR0-A01 from hondapartsnow. 9th gen accords
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Excellent video. I have a 2012 Honda Civic EX, very similar to the accord you described. But I cannot pull out the old switch after removing two screws. I have a new complete unit. As I said before, I wasn’t able to pull out the old switch. I have disconnected the electric connector. Any advice?
Sorry, it should drop right out. Nothing else to hold it. I’m just as puzzled as you.
Do you have three cover screws and two switch screws?
Ed Humble Ed, I figured it out - I forgot to remove one of the crews. Thanks.
Where is the ignition switch for 2015 honda accord coupe ex-l
Under the steering column cover. Watch my video closely. Ignition switch and the ignition key cylinder are related and connected. “Push to start”vehicles are a whole new enchilada I’m unable to help you with.
i just replaced the ignition switch in my 2010 honda civic and problem solved !!!!! the car was shutting off while driving and hard starts , so easy to change and cheap only $70 , honda is known for bad ignition switches and there was a recall for that !
Yeah. These are really cheap compared to a Ford or GM. Now about the transmission interlock switch. I got a video on that one too. The starters had issues. Video there too.
How did you know it was the switch and not the starter?
Short answer: You don’t.
The switch is just easier and cheaper to replace. I suppose if you have a wiring diagram, multimeter, and two people, you could probe the wiring to make sure the hot wire to the starter is good. My experience says the starter, transmission switch, and ignition switch all go about the same time. ~60,000 miles.
Honda starter solenoids are kinda rinky dink. Large current. Small contact pad for the solenoid. I did a video on how two upgrade the rebuild. My way should easily go 100,000 miles.
I’ve never been able to find a good manual on this model. I’ve somebody has one, please advise.
I just hit 60,000 and I have intermittent start ups .
I just checked mine and I can’t find it on my accord. I have a 2014 Honda Accord exl coupe @
All I can say is that the ignition switch is under the steering column on my 2013 Accord. The plastic cover and the metal cover must both come off for access.
Ed Humble just saw were this was a key start mine is a push to start!
Canna no help you with a push button start. Buy a good aftermarket manual. Clinton’s or Haynes.
This does NOT apply for a 2014 accord it is not there.
Now the "push to start" are a whole new breed
I can’t even turn my wheel everything in my car is locked up
If the key turn over and the engine starts and the steering wheel still won’t move, that’s a mechanical interlockinside the steering wheel that is broken.
You have to have the battery connected to turn the wheel, after you remove those 2 screws you can disconnect the battery
Just Replace the $65 Switch !!
2014 Worst Honda Civic Model
Much thanks!