Question for anyone familiar with Honda ignitions. Is drilling necessary to remove the ignition cylinder or can it be removed once turned into accessory position? I’ve seen a few videos but it seems like drilling is only needed if it won’t turn? Thanks (2002 CRV)
You usually can’t remove the lock cylinder on Hondas. You have to replace the whole ignition switch assembly which will have one or two tamper proof cap screws.
I haven’t seen one Honda where can’t. These are pretty easy to remove. And that’s a good thing as it’s a pretty common failure. No need to remove the whole steering lock part. Just get roll pins out and the lock cylinder comes out. Luckily these have immobilizers so it’s not possible to steal them like that.
And no I’m not talking about ignition switch. I’m talking about the lock cylinder. It’s only held in by roll pins. Honda only sells it with steering lock. As they don’t consider those roll pins removable. But it’s not hard to remove the lock cylinder. All you need to do is remove two planels that cover the steering lock. Then remove the immobilizer and other plastic part that bolts onto the steering lock. Then remove the roll pins. And then steering lock gets out (it has a spring so that literally pushes it out).