i have a 88 honda civic LX...and recently the car will only run if i hold the key to start it and keep holding it---otherwise if i let go of the key, the key wont stick and snap back. I was told this was the tumbler? Is this true because i was told if it was the ignition switch itself the car wouldnt start at all...can anyone confirm this?
2007-01-16 15:44:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
its the ignition switch...believe me!
2007-01-16 15:48:28 · answer #1 · answered by dolphinlover2827 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the apparatus you put the key in is simply a lock. it doesn't start the car just like unlocking the front door to your home doesn't turn on the lights. It enables you to twist the ignition switch, which actuates a rod that moves contacts or whatever that allow the car to start.
Replace the Lock/tumbler. The above scenerio is a typical set up.
2007-01-16 15:56:03 · answer #2 · answered by Curious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i have a 90 honda accord and i was having the same exact problem. i fixed it easily once i figured out what it was. It was the ignition switch itself, (the electrical part of it). i didn't have to get a new key or anything. im pretty sure that it is the same for you. just look for the part on ebay. i got mine for fifty dollars brand new with the OEM warranty.
2007-01-16 15:56:38 · answer #3 · answered by Random guy number 1988 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace the ignition switch, and adjust the position of the contacts.
2007-01-16 15:48:25 · answer #4 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and whats happened to it is the switch its self has slipped loose on it,,this is what causes this to happen,,you may find though when you remove it that it would be better to replace it ,rather than try and fix it,, i usually do just replace the whole thing,,this way you put an end to your problem with it,,the switch and keys cost around 80 bucks,,to replace,,good luck ,i hope this help,s.
2007-01-16 15:53:07 · answer #5 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should look into getting a third hand, that way you could hold the key and still be maintaining you 10 and 2 o'clock on the wheel.
2007-01-16 15:49:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It feels like whilst they re - keyed your locks that they might have used the incorrect tumblers , whilst they re- key a lock the trumblers are executed by using eye sight & experience , it fairly is fairly common to put in one it fairly is purely a hair to long & that's what it feels like they have executed. you ought to take the motor vehicle to the locksmith keep so they are able to verify what it fairly is doing, there going to be attentive to what the subject it as quickly as they positioned the main into the ignition so executed enable them to play around with you, cause them to remodel the lock.
2016-10-31 08:09:13 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup ignition switch
2007-01-16 15:52:55 · answer #8 · answered by jakeychs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just put in the new switch and then it is good as new and nothing to adjust.
2007-01-16 15:56:09 · answer #9 · answered by Big C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋