Ignition Barrell In 94 accord

[James_101]

Hi im having troubles with my ignition barrell im accord 1994 model....basically the key wont turn at all....tried playing around with the steering column's position and the usual stuff but it wont budge! anyone else had the same problem as im having? and if so what did u guys do to fix it?

[destrukshn]

got a spare key? try that key
most probably, your key has worn out to a extent, where the tumbles in the barrel aren't recognising the pattern.

IF you don't have a spare key, just try getting a new key cut using your old key as a template.

If that fails, contact your honda dealer, and ask them for your key code, you will need your VIN number for that, take that key code to a specialist key cutter, and they can cut the key via a code.

If, you can't get your key code, order a key through your dealer, via your VIN number, this will take 3 weeks from japan though.

Another way is also, take off the ignition barrel, bring it to a locksmith, and ask them to make a key for your barrel.

Or, go to a wrecker ask them for a key and barrel.

Though saying all that, your barrel could be jammed, which i kinda doubt, most of the time it's the key that is worn out.

[James_101]

yeh i've tried my spare key...still doesn't work. now how do i get the ignition barrell off? i see two bolts at the top of the barrel that are connecting that to the steering column but i dont know how to undo them, there arn't any indents on the bolts

[destrukshn]

that's a security thing.
the way you get them off.
*hack saw a slot, and then use screw driver.
*using a point punch + hammer and hit it on a angle, anti clockwise.

If you take it off, you will need to go to honda and get a new set of bolts.

[James_101]

damnnn that sounds hard as lol...yeh ill see what i can do

[destrukshn]

quite easy actually.
but yeah, where are you loacted?

[James_101]

Canberra lol ill actually give it a go now....see how it goes

[James_101]

dont lol got it off ill take it to a locksmith and see what they can do for me

[destrukshn]

another thing could be that the tumbles in the barrel, have moved, so therefore not recognising your key.
but if you barrel is all f*cked, just buy a 2nd hand one, and get it retumbled.

[aaronng]

Or you can try the short broomstick handle and hammer trick. Put the short piece of wood against your ignition barrel, give it a tap with the hammer. Then try to start your car. If it doesn't work, give a harder tap. Once your car is started, go and get a new barrel. Don't turn your car off until you have sourced a new barrel.

[destrukshn]

Or you can try the short broomstick handle and hammer trick. Put the short piece of wood against your ignition barrel, give it a tap with the hammer. Then try to start your car. If it doesn't work, give a harder tap. Once your car is started, go and get a new barrel. Don't turn your car off until you have sourced a new barrel.
could.
since the lock is out, just hot wire your car.
lol

[James_101]

aaronng that is one dodgy way....well is it possible to get my current ignition barrell re-tumbled? i remember when i got out of my car it took abit of effort to get the key out...came back to my car two hours later and bang it wouldn't turn...so is it possible to get it re-tumbled?

[James_101]

hahah hot wire...which wires go with which???

[destrukshn]

i shall not say.
lol.

[destrukshn]

aaronng that is one dodgy way....well is it possible to get my current ignition barrell re-tumbled? i remember when i got out of my car it took abit of effort to get the key out...came back to my car two hours later and bang it wouldn't turn...so is it possible to get it re-tumbled?
yeah it's possible to get it retumbled, i'm quite sure of it, i know normal door locks and stuff you can, so i'm quite sure, and i know someone doing it on another car, but that wasn't on a honda.
lol.

[aaronng]

aaronng that is one dodgy way....well is it possible to get my current ignition barrell re-tumbled? i remember when i got out of my car it took abit of effort to get the key out...came back to my car two hours later and bang it wouldn't turn...so is it possible to get it re-tumbled?

It should be possible to get it retumbled. But you'll always have that chance of it happening again. Go for a new ignition barrel.

[-MuGen PoWer-]

best to take it to locksmith and get it fixed. It shouldnt cost more than $50 cause i had to get an old key to match a new ignition barrel and that only costed $30

[destrukshn]

It should be possible to get it retumbled. But you'll always have that chance of it happening again. Go for a new ignition barrel.
well if you mean new as in another from a wrecker, then it that ian't gonna be a garuantee either.
saying that, might as well go to honda and get a brand new one.

[1337accord]

i've been having the same problem with mine, i rubbed the key on a cake of dry soap and is working well now... well its starting to jam up again... let us know how you get on.. i was quoted around $600 for a new ignition switch

[Drew]

hahah hot wire...which wires go with which???

Red, Black and Yellow; Blue and Green

Are we sure that we're not helping someone learn how to steal a car? I'm always wary of people wanting to know about 'ignition' related topics

Seriously it's like a 30 second job hot wiring and removing the steering lock

[aaronng]

^^ LOL, then why are you posting up the wire colours? We were just telling him to go buy a new barrel.

[Drew]

Yeah but who knows that they are the right wires...

This is coming from someone that tells people on a regular basis that their flux capacitor is broken

[aaronng]

Just needs a little plutonium.

[Randa]

hi guys i hv de same problem wit my car..nd jst wondering hw much does it cost for new barrel??destrukshn where r u located??

[Spoon-Accord]

best thing to try is, stick the key into the shift lock mechanism ( key hole near the gear lever if it is an auto,)

and just select gears 1 to p back and forth a few times

then try to turn the key :)