thanks for the photo dark. it wasnt really what i was expecting. when you said you had the key with honda on it i thought it was going to be in the " honda" typography. once again ive learnt of another alternative.
brad, melbourne australia

By Kurt (205.250.112.91) on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 - 08:58 pm:

thats funny I just did the same thing with my screws on my ignition when fixing my horn about 2 weeks ago. Those damn things like to loosen off and were driving me nuts. Few lines with the hack saw and a slotted screw driver gets em nice and tight.

- Kurt

By thebige73@yahoo.com (Ejl2002) (66.84.137.106) on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 - 04:45 pm:

A hammer and a center punch work well also for removing the bolts, they can then be reused or replaced.

By Ed (24.100.5.141) on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 - 03:52 pm:

one more reason why Justin is a first gen. civic GURU !!

we're not worthy

By Justin (154.20.24.167) on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 - 11:07 am:

Actually just take a hack saw and put a slot thru the bracket and screw, you can then undo it You can reuse the screw or buy new break away bolts from the dealer..

By DaRk (66.50.181.69) on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 - 10:39 am:

Hope you like

By DaRk (66.50.181.69) on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 - 10:33 am:

Look

By Chaffneue (Chaffneue) (66.183.190.188) on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 - 08:05 am:

The ignition is retained by two shear screws, so you'd have to drill it off. then helicoil it romethin to use new screws.

-Richard

By bradda (202.67.113.167) on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 - 04:01 am:

actually, whilst im thinking about it..if i find an original key at a wreckers, in the ignition, whats stopping me removing the whole barrel and transplanting it into my car.does that sound extreme?

By bradda (202.67.113.167) on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 - 03:57 am:

thanks zauster, especially for the ilco blank code. and thanks to you dark! now i want an all metal key with honda in it.
brad
melbourne. australia

By DaRk (66.50.181.238) on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 07:40 am:

My Key is a complete metal one and it says HONDA inside a Rectangel in the center

By Zauster (131.137.245.197) on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 07:20 am:

It is possible but rare. Keep your eye on ebay with the rest of us. You are however able to get the aftermarket ilco key (HD70U-P) which looks identical but no "HONDA" in the plastic on ebay quite often.

Cheers.

David
Edmonton, Alberta

By bradda (202.67.123.251) on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 03:54 am:

hey civic fans. ive recently purchased a 1st gen 1978 2dr eb 1200, but the owner that sold it to me did not have an original key. the key i got was just a metal key,and does not have the black plastic top with honda etched into it. would anyone know is it possible to score a blank?