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Question: Why can't I get an ignition key that works? Should I replace the mechanism?

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joefish, 2.2L 4 Cylinder, Kalamazoo, MI, August 04, 2010, 00:41
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I lost the keys to my 96 honda accord. I had 2 keys, One that opened the doors/trunk and one ignition only key (small round black rubber cover). They were both honda keys. The honda dealership told me there is only one master key for that model/vin# and it should work for everything. Not in my car! just as I thought, it only worked in the door. I talked to two of the previous owners. The owner before me(a good friend)was able to get a replacement ignition key a few years ago and the mechanism has not been changed since. Where should I go from here? At this point I feel I am damned to replace the whole lock and key mechinism but it is costly. is this somthing I can do myself? Please Help!

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    Pvt-Public August 04, 2010, 04:32
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    Leave the dealer alone. Call a good lock smith. It may be on the expensive side but probably cheaper then replacing the ignition lock.

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