HOW TO REPLACE IGNITION LOCK AND REPROGRAM KEYS ON YOUR 1998-2012 HONDA ACCORD. STEP BY STEP. 

Hi George, this is one of the best DIY video I've seen in a very long time. You did and excellent job and it is truly appreciated. Much respect to you and thanks for your great work.

Great tips within the video for changing the ignition lock. But before you get a locksmith into program the new keys. Place the new ignition key. In to the ignition, and hold the old car key near the ignition. Try and start the car. Should it start. Keep it near the ignition for at least 60 seconds or more. Then you know that the old transponder works. And starts the car. Then you can remove the transponder chip from your old key. And put it into the new key. Hopefully there will be no need for an auto electrician to program your new key.

Fantastic Presentation ! I was attempting to find all actors in the chain for a 08 CRV key stuck in ignition that will not come out: from slamming the shift lever into P , suspecting a D3/P pin switch in the lever quadrant, and finally the PRNDL rotating external switch at the end of the transmission. Never thought of a worn ignition key !! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge . The best I have seen in a long time !!

Had to make replacement keys for an '04 Odyssey and '03 TL. The dealer/locksmith wanted a bunch of money to cut and program new keys. So I did a bit of research and located this video. I bought key blanks online from a discounted dealer site and then had a locksmith cut the keys. I purchased the Launch x431scan tool directly from the Amazon link in the description. Launch charged $66 bucks each for Acura and Honda software though, so be aware of the possible extra cost there. It took fewer than five minutes to reprogram new keys -- easy to do with the right tools and how-to information. Success!!! Thanks George for the helpful video!

Thanks for the informative video. I was in the process of swapping out my ECU, immobilizer, and ignition and ran across the anti-theft bolts. Used the chisel and it did the trick. Thanks again!

Thanks for the video. I wish you would have shown the actual work from beginning to end including accessing the steering column and installing the new ignition. I have never done this before and need all the help I can get.

Hi George. Really like your videos! The scan tool in your link is no longer available. Can you recommend an alternative or update the link please? Thank you and keep up the videos!

GREAT VIDEO.... you explained everything clearly and it's very helpful to me ....thanks G Melnik

Thanks George, this was really helpful.

right on george.you didnt have to share this with us.much respect and wish great happiness and wealth to you and yours🙏

Ty so much I almost gave up on my Honda Accord it hurts first car paid cash no payment. I replaced everything you name it fan radiator belts alternator everything that you can imagine spark plugs in the last thing that my car needed was this and I'm like s***. Ty so much brother . Crying and smiling. .

Thank You for your tutorial it was very helpful and at this time it’s seems like am going through the same problem,

Been looking for something like this! Thx.

Excellent informative and much respect to your knowledge sharing

hi George thank you so much for this video. quick question will these steps work for a 2003 Honda civic , including reprogramming the new keys? I hope to hear from you soon

Can you tell me where to get that X431 scan tool and approximately hie much it is gonna cost

Very helpful video!!Cheers, Jeff from Southgate Lock in maple heights

another simple fix for the honda ignition problem that will also save you a couple hundred on the ignition as well as another 150ish from getting a key cut and programmed is to pull the hold ignition out and take out the actual lock cylinder and pull all the tumblers and springs out then reassemble. Any key or screw driver could now be used to turn the car over but you still need the chip key for it to start so its essentially just as secure as before just cheaper to do.

Your the best I see so for Thanks a lot for the info

You should also mention to be sure that before you finally tighten the two break-off bolts that you have the assembly centered just right so the bottom latch goes up to lock the steering wheel. You will have to wiggle the assembly until the latch slips into the slot in the bottom of the steering column.

Hey thank for the video, would X431it work with a Honda 2002 CRV, & BMW 03

worked out great , Thanks

Hi George, thanks for sharing the video and it's very descriptive. Will this work for ignition lock replacement on 2009mdx Thanks

Great Job !!God Bless.

This is for the people that are reading through the comments to find details and extra opinions on this issue..I have a 2006 honda accord. 260000 original miles on it..and this just happened to me. My car is old had a few oil leaks needs alot of suspension work and I'm deciding to buy a new vehicle. However I want to keep it and drive it until I save enough money for down payment... in my case with this. Um.. so if you leave the key In the ignition after you start it and turn it off. It will continue to turn back on.. if you take the key back out that's when the trouble begins again..so for anyone out there that is struggling like me and just needs to get buy through a few paychecks..leave your key in the ignition..and use your extra key to lock and unlock the doors. Yes you take a chance on your car being broken into. Yes it can be dangerous. But this for a couple months is going to save me alot of money and stress. Thank you so much for your video. I am a woman and may attempt to fix the ignition myself because of your video! Thank u so much! RU-vid really is amazing.

Did this to a 2011 honda pilot. Once I rebuilt the ignition switch, the switch worked fine in cylinder housing but once inside the housing it would not turn. Seems the steering wheel locked so I had to remove the brace to place it in unlock position. Then placed ignition cylinder in housing without releasing them slightly in acc position to keep wheel from turning

Same thing happened to me. I just pulled out the key ignition switch mechanism. Disassembled it with key In the ignition. A small pin needs to be removed to remove the cylinoid. Any pin sticking up is what causes it to get stuck. Remove the pin and tiny spring and voila. There is a RU-vid video on repairing the Honda ignition switch. Just take out the bad pins save 500 to 800 bucks.

On 2013 -2017 Honda Accords (9th Gen) The 2 bolts tight opposite to the usual righty tighty, lefty loosy. I learned the hard way trying to pry them out the normal way. 🤣🤣🤣👍

Thank you so much for the descriptive video! I just used this as reference to swap the ignition lock cylinder on my 2009 Honda Civic. Thank you for helping me save $400, George!

Thank you for your video.

Same thing happened to me with a 2005 Accord ex v6 I bought with 300,000.miles i thought I was going to hotwire it after this happened,but I got ahead of myself and destroyed my antenna ring between the key cylinder and immobilizer.by trying to bust the lock cylinder out with a screwdriver. your video was resource ful on what to do after getting new switch and keys.however,I need the obd launch device /and the link on where to download app to phone.

Good video I have a question a locksmith told to make sure to switch the front ring from the old ignition to the new is that true

Thanks george can I use this on a 2005 Honda Odyssey same steps also is their a good website for parts other than honda to order switch

You are awesome! Great vis. Thumbs up and subscibed.

great video I will try it and let you'll know how it went

Kind thanks sir, very helpful vid. Have a great day !!

Well done. Thank you!!

Hi George, thanks for the useful tool you share on this video. Does it work on Honda odyssey 2003 as well? can't see the link, is anybody can help?

Hi George I was wondering if it works for Honda accord 2003 ?

8 years late but my 2009 accord is having the same problem ignition wore out and I’m so happy I know how to get it fixed 😂

Great video. Is it possible to do this exact same thing to a 2006 Honda Ridgeline.

Have you tried immobilizer key reprogramming on Acura's? My 2007 TL won't start and I might be replacing the steering lock assembly.

Cool George! , I did one today. anyone could fix lock barrel just discard the wafers that jam tha barrel and use same key . Make sure you take out the small spring s as well. No need for diag tools . The mechanical locks are basically obsolete in modern car as the key reader is the main security .

HEY GUY, THANKS, THANKS YOU HELP ME A LOT BY USING THE CHISEL TO REMOVE THE SHEER BOLTS.

Do I need to have that plug or just with the app I should be good ? I have a 2001 Honda Oddysey

Thanks George! shout out from Strongsville

does the new ignition need to be programmed to car its a new ignition with a new immobilizer the car won't recognize it ??

Do you know if accord 98 has the immobilizer and if I have to program the keys ? I'm about to change it brand new

Thanks. Someone tried to steal my car and damaged the cylinder. So my key would not work. Took me 3 days and some help from my neighbor but now I know even more about my car and I don't have a huge car payment. 239000 on 2007 Honda Accord EX.

I went to the Amazon link listed above and it says part no longer in stock. Do you have more information on this part. Or others that will allow T replace/reprogram ignition for 2005 Honda Civic. Thank you

hi gorge if i get a used switch with the key do you know if i have to program the keys..? yes right..?

Hello George. I have a Honda Pilot EX-L. I went to Amazon, and it said that the items are unavailable. Is there any updated information, or items? GD

Do you have a video on a 1998-1999 300m,Intrepid or Concorde changing the whole ignition system?

Hi great video. Please i have a voltwagen cc 2.0t year 2010 i replaced the ecu engine computer ECM with the same part number but start blocked by immobilizer can i change the initiation immobilizer key to make the car start again.

I have an accord 06 and lately and I noticed that the ignition heats up and this causes the key to warm up too. Will you have any advice

I replaced the steering column in my 1989 Pontiac Grand Am with another steering column when I got it all put back in my shifter between the seats wouldn't move. I can't push the button, think I hooked up something wrong maybe the piece on the steering column. It's not my brake switch my tail lights work. Has something to do with the key?

Hay man I was wondering if I do the got that tool to program. (just not in the budget) would I be able to possibly just switch the immobilizers and replace them onto the new one.. I got my old let just won't turn the lobes are damaged so I need new ignition baiscly .. if i switch imoblizers it would work with new keys no? or still needa program ..

What’s the next best code reader to use if you can not find the one shown?

Thanks very helpful . Appreciate it

Great video. Im about to do this to my 06 accord. But the link for the scanner has expired. Can you recommend another scanner? Thanks

Hi George will this procedure work for my 2003 Honda Pilot?

Great video thanks for posting, did you use old immobilizer ring or did you program new one ?

Hi George, thanks for the very impressive and useful video. The Launch adapter of the link is currently unavailable. Can you please give a link of a similar device that are available on US market. Thanks again.

How would I go about doing the same procedure for 2003 Honda accord. Thank you and advance for your cooperation

Also is X431 IDiag app on your PHONE will work with any ODB2 ???? Please explain because we do not have same tool similar to what you use in the video. Can anybody explain that aspect to educate others please Thanks

Thanks so much ,you saved the day !!!

Excellent information!!

so my original key will be the only key able to open my door? becuz my car has a custom lock control and it doesnt work for the driver lock i have to open that one manually so does this mean id have to carry it around just to unlock the drivers door? or would the new key work aswell?

If you could update the info for the OBD2 programmer will be perfect!!

I replaced the ignition module in a 2003 with a used unit out of a 2005. I didn't have time to get the communication dongle as I needed the car so I was forced to take it to the dealer to get reprogrammed. You did the reprogram in 4 minutes. The dealer charged me 1 hour claiming they had to update the vehicle software to the ECM. I don't know if that had anything to do with the different years? I can't see that taking 1 hour as I can update my computer software in minutes. I don't mind paying for a fair service but I don't like getting f'ed. Is there any circumstance where an hour is warranted? I doubt it but I'd like your opinion.

So do they have to keep the old key to open the doors and trunk and new keys just for the ignition ?

Would the smart key be able to go into the ignition and turn if it is not connected to the steering wheel??

I'm just had to replace all this in a 03 Odyssey. Replaces all the parts and the car wouldn't start so I left the key in the on position unplugged the new one and plugged in my old immobilizer with the old key in the lope and that didn't work either so I went ahead and plugged the new one back in to call it a day but first gave it another start and the damn van started right up and has been running ever since. Oh the part I left out is I used my old original key in the new ignition self because I got it from pick and pull without a key so I just took out some of the Wafers so my old key would still work but again I still did use the new immobilizer... I haven't seen any other video showing this but it for sure works and it all happened by an accident to me. One more thing and I'm not sure if it had any thing to do with it but I had the van battery disconnect overnight.

You can pull your lock apart and remove broke pins and just put back in the car it works great only trouble is a person needs a really small extractor or to just drill a roll pin out I then tapped the hole and put a set screw in to take its place works just like new and way cheaper

+George will this work on a 2004 honda accord v6

i bought them from my local Honda dealership. ignition lock comes with new keys. I posted a link where you can buy identical part on Amazon for a lot less

George Great video, don't the same process applies to acura mdx, please let me know.

Can I use engine scan to reprogram the immobilizer

Good video George

hi brother i have a problem with my golf velocity lost the key than replaced the ignition but but still my car cant start.so i need help what do you think the problem is.and this new ignition i dont know if theres a chip in this ke.

when you buy this does it come with already cut keys? if not how do i get uncut keys cut? The link doesn't work for 04 Honda accords. also can I buy a regular launch obd 2 and just buy the software to program the keys from the launch app?

Does the X431 need to be updated? Do you have a part #?

Excellent Video Wooo Thank you Buddy

Do you have to get the ignition lock cylinder that has the key fob sensor I got the one without the key fob sensor

Good job, thank you.What the name of your scanner? When I go on that link you posted I cannot find just the wireless adapter (does it come by it self or other tools, is it part of a more expensive tool)I do see the wireless adapter & you are using your phone with an app; can you please reply ASAP, I’m my car is an 2008 Honda Accord

Quick question, at minute 6.04 the beeping noise for when the key is in the ignition is going off, but the key isn't in it. How did you fix that? I am having that issue

Hello Can you share the link to buy the obd2 you have ? I look for it but i can"t find it

@George 2012 honda civic fd6 please help how the steering lock gets canceled

Is it possible I buy an ignition lock cylinder for my 2006 Honda Civic LX and just take the old chip from the old key and place it in the slot in the new key without having to do any reprogramming ?

Need advise, please. My husband just installed the new ignition that came with keys. But the keys will not turn at all. Therefore, no lit dash. He was told we have to get a locksmith to come and unlock it. Ideas?

Any resolution for Honda Accords and Civics in earlier models years? 1998-2002? Thank you and you have a very well made and informative posting.

I have Honda Jazz. Key fails to turn every single time. I then looked across 3 sites and read about a guy who put his key in 4 or 5mm only. Turn it clockwise about 1/8th of a turn, BUT WHILE keeping the clockwise torque on it push it on in. Car starts every time, but only when I do this. Thanks (whoever posted this advice).

I have 2004 honda civic the problem I'm having is when I turn the ignition to the on position the lights on the dash wont come on but everything turns on like my headlights so I'm wondering if that could be a ignition problem.

Hey George I'm looking for that scanner that you used the link is going to something different

Hi George, this is some beautiful work. Do you know where I might find the scan tool and app for the same repair? The ones you posted were out of stock/taken down. Cheers!

is it possible to extract the rfid chips from the old key and put them in new keys?

CAN A USED IGNITION SWITCH WITH KEY ALSO BE PROGRAMED?

Can u use a launch scanner no bluwthooth to program a key

Hi George, I cannot find the link to the scan tools used to program the keys, would You help us out please?

will this work on toyota sequoia 2005 ?