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?