So my poor 93 accord (who just rolled 200k last week) has sprouted a new problem: The ingnition switch's key cylinder is locking up.

We've tried both our keys (one is the original key from 1993, the other is a 4 year old key made from the keycode (as opposed to a key copy)) and they both require a lot of (for lack of a better term) "jiggling" to get the cylider to turn. I haven't found much about it online, but I have found:

That replacing the whole assembly (mechanical and electrical portions) will cost $250 or more for parts alone
That to remove the key cylinder, I'll have to bust out my drill or dremel...

I am not looking forward to this... is there any magic fix for a breaking/broken key cylinder? WD40? (WD4000? =) )

I appreciate any help...

I could only find it for MTs....maybe there's enough here to help though.... :dunno:

Thanks princess, you're wonderful as usual,

I noticed the PDF mentioned that on AT models (which I have) you have to replace the entire steering lock assembly. Were you unable to find the pages in the database regarding that?

Thanks again

maybe this:

sigh... shear bolts... thanks honda...

and since the parts are destroyed upon installation, I can't pick up a used steering lock... I'm hosed... any ideas on how to keep the lock from dying any sooner?

I had a 93 wagon with the same problem, I was able to use W D 40 in the cylinder and kept inserting the key and removing it. It seemed to correct the problem for a year and then I sold the car.

I would give it a try, what do you have to lose.

Since WD40 is a water-displacer and not a lubricant, can anyone think of any ideas why I wouldn't want to shoot some silicone lube up in there? I know there are electronics in there, but will silicone short anything out up in there?

Thanks

Look for one that's teflon based. :)