I need to replace a lock cylinder after a theft attempt, cylinder only, not the whole assembly. How?

1990 HONDA CRX
230 MILES
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HXAXTXE
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My CRX was recently broken into, the ignition cylinder is damaged. I need to replace the cylinder only, I see the pop button on the top but it is still not budging. Thank you in advance.
Sep 22, 2011 at 12:04 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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So can you turn the cylinder at all?If not what key position is it stuck in?
Sep 22, 2011 at 12:10 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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First remove the steering column cover.
Turn the switch to "I".
Push the pin on the lock body and pull the lock cylinder out about 1/2". Now you can turn the key to "O" and remove it.
Insert a key cut on a long blank, turn the switch back to "I" and push the cylinder back into the body.
Re-install the steering column cover
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Sep 22, 2011 at 12:12 AM
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HXAXTXE
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Thank you. I will give that a try!
Sep 22, 2011 at 2:28 AM
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HXAXTXE
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Well, tried multiple times... No luck, is there another strategy?
Sep 23, 2011 at 9:40 PM
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HXAXTXE
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I got it. Needed encouraging. Thanks again.
Sep 24, 2011 at 3:28 AM
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Glad to hear you got it fixed.
Sep 24, 2011 at 4:37 PM