Repair Procedure B
1. Remove the steering column covers. Refer to section 17 (Steering) of the appropriate service manual.
2. Remove the plastic solenoid cover from the ignition switch key interlock solenoid.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, then press the brake pedal, and move the shift lever out of Park.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position, then push in the key while you watch the solenoid plunger/interlock lever fork.
^ If the solenoid plunger/interlock lever fork moves when you push in the key, go to step 8.
^ If the solenoid plunger/interlock lever fork does not move when you push in the key, go to step 5.
5. Troubleshoot the interlock system, then go to step 6:
^ Refer to page 14-96 of the 1998-02 Accord Service Manual, or
^ Online, enter keyword INTERLOCK, and select Interlock System - Shift Lock System Circuit Troubleshooting (B7XA) or (BAXA) from the list.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, then press the brake pedal, and move the shifi lever out of Park.
7. Try to turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position and remove the key.
^ If you can remove the key, go to step 8.
^ If you cannot remove the key, go to step 4 of INSPECTION PROCEDURE.
8. Note the position of the interlock solenoid plunger; you'll need to reinstall it the same way.
9. Remove and discard the screw from the interlock solenoid. Keep the solenoid attached to its electrical connector.
NOTE:
^ Be careful not to lose the solenoid plunger; it slides out easily.
^ Keep the plunger free of dirt or grease while it's removed from the solenoid.
10. Note the position of the interlock lever spring; you'll need to install the new spring the same way. Also, measure the installed height of the interlock lever pin with vernier calipers. This measurement will be used in step 31.
11. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the radio station presets, and remove the key from the ignition switch.
12. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
13. Using a center-punch and a hammer, carefully "walk out" the two bolts from the steering column bracket. Discard the bolts. Before you discard the bracket, write down the alphanumerics stamped on the center of it. You'll need them for step 38.
14. Remove the ignition switch body from the ignition switch, and discard the screws. Leave the electrical portion of the ignition switch in the vehicle.
15. Remove the immobilizer receiver unit from the ignition switch body, and disconnect the receiver unit connector. Discard the two screws.
16. Remove the illumination ring from the ignition switch body, and disconnect the illumination ring connector:
^ Insert the key, and turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position.
^ Remove and discard the two screws from the illumination ring.
^ Pull the illumination ring partially away from the ignition switch body to clear its microswitch from the interlock switch pin.
^ Remove the key, the illumination ring, and the interlock switch pin. Discard the interlock switch pin.
17. Insert the key, and keep the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) position.
18. Insert an extractor pin into the lock cylinder roll pin hole. While pushing the key into the ignition switch, tilt and rotate the extractor pin to "talk" the roll pin out of its hole. Discard the roll pin.
NOTE:
If you don't have an extractor pin, use an extractor wire.
19. Pull the lock cylinder body out of the ignition switch body. If the lock cylinder spring also comes out, put it back into the ignition switch body.
20. Turn the key 90 degrees clockwise to expose the lock cylinder inner collar roll pin. While supporting the lock cylinder shaft on a flat surface, carefully remove the inner collar roll pin with the roll pin punch and a small hammer. Discard the roll pin.
21. Wipe off the end of the lock cylinder shaft with a clean cloth, then turn the key to the LOCK (0) position.
22. Slide the inner collar off the lock cylinder shaft, and remove the shaft from the lock cylinder body. Retain the lock cylinder shaft. Discard the inner collar and the lock cylinder body.
NOTE:
Do not remove the key from the lock cylinder shaft. If you do, the tumblers will fall out.
23. Remove the slider key from the lock cylinder shafi, and install the new slider key.
24. Apply Permalube grease to the new lock cylinder body and the new inner collar in the areas shown.
NOTE:
On all models, the interlock lever on the new lock cylinder body must be stamped "S84."
25. Insert the original lock cylinder shafi into the new lock cylinder body, then turn the key 90 degrees clockwise.
26. With the roll pin notch on the inner collar facing up, slide the inner collar onto the lock cylinder shafi. Carefully install the new (long) roll pin using the roll pin punch and a small hammer. Make sure the roll pin is centered.
27. Turn the key to the LOCK (0) position, then remove it. Slide the lock cylinder body into the ignition switch body.
28. Install the new (short) roll pin in the hole on the lock cylinder body with a 6 mm (or larger diameter) flat punch and a small hammer. Do not use the roll pin punch to ddve the new roll pin. When correctly installed, the top of the roll pin is flush with the lock cylinder body.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the lock cylhder shaft and its tumblers, do not drive the roll pin past its flush position on the lock cylhder body.
NOTE:
The new roll pin is about 1/2 mm longer than the original one. Do not install the original roll pin; it cannot be fully seated in the new lock cylinder body.
29. Wipe off any debris from the interlock lever's sliding surface on the ignition switch with a clean cloth or a cotton swab.
NOTE:
To keep debris out of the ignition switch, do not clean it with compressed air.
30. Attach the slide hammer to a new lever pin, then insert the lever into the ignition switch body, and seat the pin with the slide hammer.
31. Use vernier calipers to measure the installed height of the lever pin. The height should be close to the measurement you made in step 10. If the height is more than 5.3 mm, the pin is not seated. If needed, reattach the slide hammer, then seat the pin.
NOTE:
It's normal for the interlock lever to be loose, even when the pin is fully seated.
32. Install the new lever spring on the lever. Make sure you attach the ends of the spring correctly:
^ The left end goes into the slot on the ignition switch.
^ The right end goes behind the notch on the interlock lever.
^ Once the spring is correctly installed, make sure the lever moves freely and returns properly.
33. Apply a small amount of Permalube grease to the new interlock switch pin, then carefully install the pin on the lock cylinder body.
NOTE:
Make sure the pin is installed, or the interlock function will not work.
34. Install the illumination ring and the immobilizer receiver unit on the ignition switch body with four new screws.
35. Install the interlock solenoid on the ignition switch body with the new screw. Make sure the groove of the solenoid plunger is in the fork on the interlock lever.
36. Install a new plastic cover on the interlock solenoid.
37. Attach the ignition switch body to the electrical portion of the ignition switch with new screws.
38. Install the ignition switch on the steering column with two new shear bolts and a new steering column bracket. Tighten the bolts only finger-tight.
NOTE:
Make sure the alphanumerics stamped on the new bracket match those on the original bracket, as noted in step 13.
39. Reconnect the illumination ring and the immobilizer receiver unit connectors.
40. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
41. Set the parking brake, then turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
42. With the brake pedal pressed, shift the transmission to Neutral.
43. Try to turn the ignition switch from the ON (II) position to the LOCK (0) position five times.
^ If you cannot turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, your repair was successful; go to step 45.
^ If you can turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, go to step 44.
44. Remove the solenoid cover. Make sure the groove of the solenoid plunger is installed in the fork on the interlock lever. Also make sure the interlock switch pin is installed on the ignition switch body (see step 33). If needed, correct the position of the solenoid plunger and install the switch pin, then reinstall the solenoid cover, and go to step 45.
45. Make sure the ignition switch turns freely. Remove the key, and make sure the steering column lock works correctly. If needed, reposition the ignition switch to make the lock work.
46. Tighten the two steering column shear bolts until their heads twist off.
47. Install the steering column covers.
48. Enter the radio anti-thefi code, then enter the radio station presets, and set the clock.
49. Center-punch a completion mark above the 15th character of the engine compartment VIN.