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    Sep 14, 2008, 09:35 PM
    Starting Problems - 92 Honda Civic (5 Speed)
    Hello there! This website seems to have all the answers!

    1) I am able to "pop the clutch" and the car runs fine.

    2) When I turn the key to the "on" position all the dash lights come on and I can hear the main relay click and the fuel pump buzz.

    3) When I turn the key to "start" position there is just silence.

    4) I have checked the fuses under the dash and in the engine and they are all in tact.

    5) I have replaced the starter, main relay and clutch safety switch with no luck. I am pretty sure that it's the ignition switch but I wanted to see what you think.

    If it is in fact the ignition switch:
    Do you think I need to replace the entire ignition switch set-up or just the key lock cylinder? And, is it something I can do myself?

    THANKS!
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    Sep 15, 2008, 06:18 AM
    Replace the ignition switch:

    1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
    2. Remove dashboard lower cover and knee bolster.
    3. Disconnect 5-P connector from under-dash fuse box and 7-P connector from main wire harness.
    4. Remove steering column covers.
    5. Insert key and turn it to "0".
    6. Remove two screws from switch and replace.

    Easy job.
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    Sep 15, 2008, 10:03 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Chillman
    Hello there! This website seems to have all the answers!

    1) I am able to "pop the clutch" and the car runs fine.

    2) When I turn the key to the "on" position all the dash lights come on and I can hear the main relay click and the fuel pump buzz.

    3) When I turn the key to "start" position there is just silence.

    4) I have checked the fuses under the dash and in the engine and they are all in tact.

    5) I have replaced the starter, main relay and clutch safety switch with no luck. I am pretty sure that its the ignition switch but I wanted to see what you think.

    If it is in fact the ignition switch:
    Do you think I need to replace the entire ignition switch set-up or just the key lock cylinder? And, is it something I can do myself?

    THANKS!
    Thanks for the info!

    Would I need to remove the steering wheel? Is there a enough space to remove the screws?
    Is the main wire harness located under the dash also?

    Is the install as straightforward as you mentioned?
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    Sep 16, 2008, 05:37 AM
    No need to remove the steering wheel. Plenty of room to remove the screws. Once you remove the covers, you'll see what needs to be done. Don't let it intimidate you.
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    Oct 3, 2008, 06:50 PM

    I've been reading that I need to "punch the bolt head" on the steering column bolts to remove them. What does this mean? Do I need a special tool?

    Here is what I read:

    "Removing the bolt from the steering column ignition assembly.

    Replacing the ignition switch assembly using a punch.

    -Punch the bolt head at 3'O clock.

    -Slightly angle the center punch and punch the bolt out counterclockwise.

    -Do the same to the other bolt.

    - Once both are loosen continue to twist the nut using your fingers. "

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