94 accord ex ignition switch

well my ignition switch has failed. Firstly can i fix it? The "on" position is what failed.

if not..what would a replacement run and where would i get it..also..can i use the same key.

or do they fix the inside and say they put a new one in. im  DIY'er, i hate having people mess with my car.

I like that tip for removing the screws.  If you have enough room, you may be able to just use a hammer and chisel to break them free.  Then you could remove them by hand, and simply replace them with regular philips or flathead screws.  I've had to use the saw method before as well (fixing a gun- what a pain), but sometimes you have no choice.  That's what I got for not having the right equipment.

What fun to work on, just got 8-10 inched of snow and its cold

i take it you didnt have the correct tools?

They need the switch when you get the other one?

I suppose the major cost is the keying and keys...i dunno. It is keyed to what was in it right?

ok..calling up honda dealer. he said there were two things i could get. A whole new assembly with keys and electronic part for 152

or the electronic part, which he think is what is wrong, for 44$

What did you replace? everything or just the electronic part? and is this electronic part inside something that'll be a bitch to get to?

From what i have found out Accords have this problem.  The high current simply destorys the switch.

Sound Pressure was on the money about everything,  but he left out one important thing, coming from chilton book, that you are supposed disconnect the srs air bag system, and put in the short plug, this ensures it will not go off. 

Parents picked up the part tonight after work since they are in the area looks like the parts guy got them to buy those breakaway bolts...1.50 a piece!

total bill 54.43

Well good, I'm glad you got it figured out.  Since you've got it apart anyway, why not use a relay to prevent this from happening again later on?  A buddy I worked with said his Accord was hard to start occasionally (older though, probably late 80's).  He did some research online and saw that a poor solder joint was a common problem.  I don't remember what component, or anything, but he used my soldering iron, and it started much better after that.

I havent had that problem. I do know i should replace the distro rotor and cap, they where pretty corroded, and the plug wires.

only hard starts i have had is when its really cold out...its been like high of 10 lately.