Honda Pilot, Odyssey and Accord Ignition Lock Cylinder Repair 

Dude, got to give you credit for putting together one of those RARE no-bullshit (no obnoxious unnecessary music, no time wasted on explaining their tools or shop or other irrelevant crap, etc.), cleanly produced, clear, concise instructional video (camera work decent). Pretty well well done. Wish others could accomplish instructional videos similar to yours and a smattering of others. Thanks.

I changed it myself ALL thanks to your super easy step by step video! I borrowed a key programmer from a friend and I was set! Done in less than an hour, not bad for a complete novice! Got anymore Pilot videos? I feel so empowered!!

I gotta give you some real credit bro. I am blown away by how laid back and chill you easily do this. I've been screaming and whining and throwing my tools for three days now trying to get the damaged ignition assembly off and your a boss homie. I'm gonna try and use your link to get the new one. Hopefully it'll get here quickly bc I'm def in a pinch

thank you. very good video.I have a 2004 odyssey and it is a little different than the pilot, but close enough!! I had a complete used switch with keys for $25 and thought I could interchange some of the parts between the two, but " NOT."not without reprogramming, so I called my locksmith, took the original one to him and within 2 hours he rebuilt the old cylinder for $50 and I returned the used one .It works great and he recommended oiling it once a year with tri-tlow oil because those honda cylinders are so delicate, thanks again and hope this helps someone!!

Why can’t all repair videos be this good?? Thank you very much for the help.

my Odyssey is at the dealer right now getting this done. Almost $800 when all is said and done. You made it look possible I could have done it myself!

Worked like a charm, locksmith came by and programmed new keys no problem.

This video made me feel like I could actually fix the problem in my Odyssey, but the key reprogramming thing is confusing to me. Your video is very clear and concise. Thankful for this video.

To avoid going to the dealership or buying a programmer to program the keys, this is what I did. I followed the instructions of the video and managed to remove the Key Ignition Switch. From there, I sent the assembly to a locksmith where he can unjam the unit. Paid around $150 for the locksmith. The Key ignition switch assembly new would’ve been around $200-$250 at my local Autozone. After the locksmith did his thing, I put the original unit back in while following the video and drove my car around the block as a field test. It was perfect and it drove smoothly. Highly recommend checking with a locksmith before purchasing a new piece or going to the dealership and getting ripped off.

Great, step by step video. I found a nail punch to work well on the headless bolts.I opted to change out the harness all the way to the fuse box. It wasn't too bad on my 2005 Pilot. For any curious: 1. Two push pins that hold the harness up closer to the steering column and up out of the way. 2. Remove the trim that starts at the end of the doorstep and wraps around the hood release. It is a triangle shape piece that snaps into the doorstep trim. 3. Remove the single nut holding the fuse box against the wall of the car. Note paths of harnesses before pulling fuse box away from wall. That will simplify putting back in place when done. 4. Disconnect other harnesses plugging into the front side of the fuse box. This gives the clearance for the fuse box to pull out from the wall. 5. Disconnect the harnesses from the back side. This step could be skipped. I wanted to be able to see exactly what I was doing when removing and reconnecting the ignition harness. 6. Feed the ignition harness back up toward the steering column. This easier with a second person or if you have long enough arms to pull with your other hand. I found it easy to see if lying on my back with my head near the pedals. 7. Feed the new harness back down toward the fuse box. Again, this may be easier with a second person. 8. Connect to the fuse box and reverse the previous steps. The other harnesses will only connect to their correct spots. 9. I left the push pins until after I had the new assembly installed in case I needed more flexibility. It seems like a lot of steps, but wasn't very time consuming. Worth it to me after spending so much coin on the assembly as opposed to just wasting half of it.

Thank you so much for this well-done and informative video! It took us some time and elbow grease (and plenty of pounding on those blasted headless bolts) but with what we learned from this video we were able to get the ignition lock cylinder removed from a 2005 Honda Pilot we're working on. A local locksmith charged us $25 to clean and fix the tumblers in the ignition and then we had to buy two bolts for $2.50 to put that steering lock clamp back on. You saved us hundreds! Thank you!

Is it possible to swap an ignition solenoid off a used and out it on my current one to avoid all this? My key gets stuck in first position regularly. Thanks man

One of the best instructional videos I've watched in a very long time

Thank you for the informative video. It gave me the confidence to attempt the switch over. Couple of things to add: no need to chisel both headless bolts. I broke the left bolt, removed it and then pried the collar to the point that I could remove the switch. Also, I purchased M10 bolts from a local hardware store. I wont have to chisel the bolts off if it fails again. Thanks again!

Great video. Swapping the ignition switch to the new assembly was a godsend. I was sitting there cussing this thing out because removing that harness from behind the fuse box didn’t look fun.

That was one of the best videos I have seen. You explained everything clearly without rambling on about stuff totally unrelated to the job. It all looks simple enough except for the damn reprogramming

Oh it just happened to my pilot key would go in but wont turn, so I just pull the cylinder out and removed the lock pins, put cylinder back the immobilizer and voila, still uses the same key, just no lock pins in the cylinder and keep my money in my pocket. the car wont run anyways if they try to steal it because the key is original and without it wont stay on the transponder in the key is the important part if you don't get bothered by not having lock pins in the key (lock)cylinder think of it as a push start button if the ignition doesn't detect the key hob aka transponder the car wont start even if they manage to turn the car on with the screwdriver, the car will shut off in a second, also I don't wanna pay for the key to be program. Great video, I agree with everyone that says is a clean, clear and to the point video.👍👍👍👍

Much appreciated! Helped me through the job. I watched Father and Son locksmith to fix the tumbler.

Adding my experience. I was quoted $525 to replace and program the part. I watched the video and it looked doable to replace myself. I bought the part for $340, had a time getting that headless bolt off, and need to pay a locksmith $160 to come program the key. After needed to buy a screw extractor to get the bolt about, I just about broke even. Darn.

Thanks very much! Was able to remove my ignition lock and remove a few broken wafers, instead of having to buy a new ignition lock and reprogram my key. Granted, anyone can stick a key in there now, but the ignition will be immobilized anyway.

You are THE MAN! great instructional video.. THANKYOU!!!

Thanks for great instruction video. I have sticking ignition key (still works after like 100 tries) on my 2003 Odyssey now. I have one question. you changed whole key cylinder, right? If I just buy key pinset and re-pin the old worn out key cylinder, then I don't need to have recoded for immobilizer, is that correct?

I LOVE YOU. I was gonna be stranded for a good long time if I didn’t find this video haha

Very well done! I was able to take ignition assembly out of my 2003 Honda pilot in the dark with just my cell phone flashlight as light because of this video! Thanks

Worked for me, I had the tumblers replaced, a new key cut / programmed and new bolts for $100. Thank you for the video!!

Great video..I can't even change my spark plugs, change a tire, or do an oil change and I was able to change the ignition lock cylinder on my 2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L ..it did take me 3 days but only because I had a hard time with the security bolts...

Very helpful video thanks . Had a lot of trouble with the headless screws but I used a small grinder/multi tool and cut the head of the screw and bent the clamp back wards and walla

holy crap bro. thank you very much. i was having a movie date with RU-vid to figure out the reprogramming, but killed it today for me. thank you

This made my life so easy!!! One hour done

Dude your a god for getting those headless bolts out so easy...i drilled mine out 😂

very good and informative video , step by step yeah i seen a couple videos they had half the information like that bottom screw ,,i wouldnt of known to use vise grips . thanks ,

Because I used the same immobilizer with new keys. What I did was take the transponder out of my old key and put it in the new key. It works great. I have been doing this for years and no trouble. Did not have to pay anyone for coding saved a lot of money.

How much would it be to buy the equipment to reprogram the immobilizer.? Also what the hack of keeping the immobilizer and the old key together I'm assuming the immobilizer has to stay connected to the wiring somehow but kept away from the new key. Is that right?

I second this comment! I saw a 17 min video and i thought it was gonna be a bunch of fluff but it was all good stuff!

Just to be clear you can only use the new keys if you program them right the old immobilizer will not allow you to use new keys right or is this only if you want to use the old keys

I have a 2004 Honda Pilot, less screws required took me 45 minutes to do this using your video. Part cost me $180. Waiting for a guy to come program it for another $150. Thanks for your helpful video!

I pulled the whole key/ignition mechanism out by myself and broke that down to the ignition tumbler itself. Remember to put the key in the tumbler before removing it, due to tiny springs and wafers can fall out if you don’t. My local locksmith replaced the bad wafers, springs, in the tumbler and bing-GO I was back on the road!! Cost: was time, approx. $40 bucks. There is a video on how to pop out the tumbler or maybe I should upload the video I did on how to remove?

Life saver. For sure. Thanks for posting such a good video.

Thanks. Did have some trouble with the bolts. Most due to inexperience. I bought a part that lets you just take the keys to the dealer. At least that what the ad said. Doing that tomorrow. Follow up: called locksmith, he programmed. Dealer said haf to tow car in. Started then wouldn't start. Just clicking. Car would start with a jump. Read some blogs that led to negative battery cable. Cable was frayed. Locksmith was expensive, but they did come out twice. About $200.00. Part was $150.00. Dealer wanted $450.00 for new lock cylinder job. I do think the cylinder was bad, and we only had 1 key. Part was off of Amazon. STANDARD Motors/SMP.

Great instructional video. Very detailed from taking apart to putting back together. Although I'm not mechanically inclined, the video gives me hope that with patience I might be able to pull it off. Where do you get the replacement lock cylinder and how much?

Is there any way to do it without the disabler to avoid having to get the keys programmed?

Thanks for the video. The only hard part for me is the screw with no screw holes. So I decided to just take out the key ignition, but not the assembly.

THANK YOU for this detailed, no-nonsense tutorial! Do you still have the recommended torque spec for the shear bolts on the collar?

I'm trying to figure out the new wire on the new harness for the ignition switch go on when you doing the reset of a replacement

Hi can you provide a step by step with the maxidas I have one and where would I be going under to reprogram ? If you can help I would appreciate it thank you

thanks a lot it was my first time changing it. by watching this it helped me a lot! thanks !!

Awesome Video! Thank you so much man! Grateful for this

If you buy a used ignition switch and cylinder from a junk yard with the immobilizer attached from that vehicle (with keys) will you still need to reprogram keys or will they already be synched and work?

Took it apart popped out the tumbler pairs at a time two bad and it works no cash out of pocket no new keys no reprogramming . Will i get wafer timber kit for $40 at 250k mile probably not

This video was great! I was able to fix mine up!

Thanks for the video. I just swapped out that module in my 2003 Odyssey. I tested the ignition before putting the covers back on and it will not start! It all works in terms turning the engine over and open door beep etc. What could possibly be left undone?

Can I switch the transponder in my key to the new set of keys transponder area location and used my existing immobilizer that's programmed to the transponder in my keys that I'm going to switch the understand what I'm saying so that I don't have to program the system will that work? By switching the immobilizer and the transponder in the key????

good video..thanks AutoRex..I didn't hear you mention the details in sequence about programming the apparent new key with the Auto maxi DAS 708 Scanner/Programmer...(was it the new key or the old one..didn't hear you say.. )...approx. cost of the new assembly? approx. Dealership programming cost? I caught a locksmith (Father & Son Locksmith ) removing the damaged part..a small wafer that was bent or broken keeping the key barrel from turning..removing it freed up the barrel to turn..I am gonna try that route first..cheaper..!! My car is a 2006 Oddysey..looks close enough to yours..don't know why you would break off the two new screws so they are headless..why not use phillips head or hex head screws that don't break.. to make the same job easier if there is a next time? Hasta!

Great job❤ can you tell me how to unlock my Sternwheel without my key in advise without taking it to the dealer myself😊

Thank you for this video!!!!! You helped me repair mine!!!!

GREAT video!!! I appreciate you, was able to get my switch out

Hi, i have a 2007 Honda Odyssey and steering wheel locked, and key will not turn. I want to try this myself. I read somewhere i have to disconnect the air bag, is this true?

QUESTION: If I pull an ignition lock cylinder off a salvage Odyssey with the whole assembly, including the immobilizer, and the keys, will the computer on my van accept the new immobilizer with the new keys and start up?

This is really helpful, my 03 needs this done

Can you drive it without the immobilizer? I might be able to take it apart, but wont be able to use the same keys.

Very nicely done thank you for the video I was wondering if any kind of MacGyver trick involving a couple of wires like in the movies and not having to replace that whole part

This is awesome. Thank you. Hey if you do go ahead and keep the new immobilizer on and hook up that harness by the fuse box, do you still need to have it coded? I'm changing mine today. I was gunna attempt to put the whole thing in in hopes i didnt have to get it coded? Thanks

Isn't there a risk of the airbag triggering when you're working inside the dashboard? Is there a way to eliminate this risk?

Can you still start your car with out the mobilizer, and With the key that the new ignition switch comes with?

Here's some advice if you're not feeling real comfortable doing the whole cylinder replacement and key reprogramming on your own - call around to local locksmiths. I found one in Des Moines, IA that'll do the whole kit and kaboodle for $200 and original keys will work ignition and all doors.

Why can't I remove the cylinder body and take out the waivers???? I've got everything pulled apart. I just can't get the cylinder out?

Did you installed the new heedless bolts? I will replacing with flanges bolts.

just replaced the ignition module today in 2006 odyssey got 2nd hand one with keys and swapped over immobiliser from old init and then swapped immobiliser chips over in the keys started 1st go no programming needed

Hello sr how do I know if I have to get the piece with the 46 or 48 chip id?

Great video, Thanks, you saved me 200 bucks👍

I'm frustrated. I went through all the steps and removed the one wafer that was stuck. I actually ended up taking out all of the wafers because I want no future problems. I put it all back together and it worked! the ignition turned and I test drove the car. Well now it won't turn again. It's definitely not another wafer because they're all gone. its what's it connects to internally that won't turn and I'm totally stumped. Of course a whole new assembly will fix my problem. But I just can't believe that it worked, and then 10 minutes later a different problem occured? blows my mind

I like how it starts like a reg DIY video with a screwdriver and then it turns pro at the end with the MaxiDAS.

@Auto Rex: I watched the video several times. I see you posted the link to get whatever tool you used to program the key. I called the Honda dealer and they told me this tool is called an HDS. Is that what you used? Is there any other tool that's cheap that allows you to program the key?

Where do you did purchase for the new key assembly

Thank you so much. I'm up and running. 🚘

Is this the same one for 2013 honda pilot?

Could you briefly help with which function on your Autel you selected to add new ignition keys but leave the doorlocks/fob to the original key....

That scanner is an Autel DS808. You said DS708 but it too can do the job but its discontinued for updates.

So is da odyssey n honda accord ignition da same n can I put da honda or odyssey in to da pilot?

Thank you so much for this super helpful video.

Where can I get the part and key to replace it myself?

Hi there nice and clean video two things what about rest of 3 door lock and new keys can be programme before the install without towing

Thank you so much your video was super helpful.

What about programming? What is needed how do you do it?

Great video! Did you have to reprogram the keys? When you switched out an old component with a component from the new one, what was the impact, or the step you avoided?

On an '06 Pilot u must loosen the dashboard below the steering wheel to get the lower steering wheel cover out. Also, there's no white lever to disengage the shifter!!

is there a way to take out the cylinder without removing the whole cylinder assembly. I want to try to clean mine before replacing it and getting a reprogram

i have to mess​ whit the switch to get the key in there and the key don't work only on the driver side door. what do you recommend me?

Thanks a lot bro, you saved me a bunch of time and $$$! Great video, no B.S.

Is there an app that supports reprogramming the transponder key?

Great video......dont understand why they put headless bolts on could have used security hardware if that was reason for it hmmm

I’m still trying to understand the whole reprogramming process. Could someone explain?

I apologize, I do not know anything about cars, so please do try to understand what i am trying to ask. I spoke to a local locksmith and he told me that he can re-key the cylinder to my original car key to keep me from carrying my two separate keys(new ignition key and old key for doors). Is that possible with the whole immobilizer thing???

Awesome guidance helped alot

You made it look easy 👍🏿

I don’t understand why not just change the bitting ( teeth) in the ignition cylinder for the same one because they get worn and the key stops from working can’t. Can’t turn the key anymore. By replacing them will work again.

Will this mogule fit a 03 Honda Odyssey

Are you sure the part you have listed in your description, is the same part you show in the install in video??? Because the one in description looks like the bogus one I got on ebay. The ignition part doesn't fit bolt on. Screw holes don't line up

Great video. Few questions about programming... 1. Could I buy a reprogrammer device like you have? If so, where/what to buy? Is it fairly easy to reprogram? 2. If I can't reprogram and don't care about security, could I just tape one of the old keys against the security module under the steering column? Would it work reliably?

Thanks for your video. Very helpful!