Car Help : Key Doesn't Stay "on"

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Hi Guys

A friend has a 1989 honda accord. He got it from his sister. I know virtually nothing about the car. I haven't physically looked at it yet (will be tommorow)

However he tells me it will start (well..it did months ago) but the key will not stay 'on' it drops back to acc or off, turning the car off.

Would anyone have any idea where to start to fix this? If I crack open the key console, will I be able to fix it? or is it in need of replacing the key console?

They were told it has "electical problems" but this doesnt seem like an electrical problem as such to me, so I am expecting a lot more

Any advice welcome

Cheers

Chris

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Hi Chris,

I've read on either Prelude Australia or Ozhonda that these key chamber units can break down and require replacement.

I've also been told by Hanny's Performance (where my Honda is serviced) that I should take all my other keys off the Honda key to lighten the weight strain on the chamber lest it do what you described.

www.ozhonda.com.au or www.preludeaustralia.com.au forums

Tez

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Thanks Tez,

I will check them out. I have heard about taking all the heavy keys off the ignition key as well. That is a general principle, not just to Honda

Cheers