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6th gen Civic ignition switch replacement , 1996-2000 Honda Civic ignition switch replacement in detail, step by step.
I saw that there were no video guides on how to do this on a Civic, but many guides on doing it in an Accord. My ignition switch was wearing out, so I figured I would make a video.
Here are the official recall instructions, procedure C. https://www.hondalac.com/service/Bulletins/x02-031e.pdf
Here is detailed info on the ignition switch system;
https://techauto.awardspace.com/ignitionswitch.html
About 1.5 minutes into this video, you can see the testing procedure to see if your ignition switch is worn out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UAREADz7BMA
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beginning; first remove the 3 screws, then do this
2:45; it went back together fine despite possibly breaking off a tab.
4:15; I cut that brown zip tie off since there was a replacement one that came with the kit
5:49, and I had to pull it out this way because of the small wire harness still connected to the steering column
6:47, Note that if you have a manual transmission, there are fewer small wires to remove than if you have an automatic transmission like me. Refer to the recall pdf in the video description for details.
7:03 Actually I tried a small flathead screwdriver on the connector end.
8:52, be sure to crimp them really well! What you see, I did not crimp it well enough. I recommend using either the proper crimp tool for those butt connector sizes, or using vice grips. I then used hot glue as a sort of epoxy as additional protection, and then finally Super88 electrical tape.
Alternatively, solder the wires instead of using butt connectors and use heat shrink and then electrical tape.
11:40, so far no new rattles
Post time: Jul-14-2017