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[lostforawhile]

Okay so neither of the door locks on the 89 hatch work from the outside, when i put the key in the lock cylinder and turn it either way it doesn't lock or unlock the car, but i can lock it from the inside. I had to climb through the hatch because i couldn't get the door unlocked. I've now disassembled the door and found a metal rod that has a plastic piece that's connected to it and looks like it has been broken off the lock cylinder and the lock cylinder is not connected to anything. Is this an easy fix? How much do you guys thing a replacement would cost?

you'll need to go to the yard, possibly a locksmith could repin a couple of cylinders to your existing key, or at least make a key to fit a junkyard set, your other option is rear door handles from a sedan,metal to instead of plastic, this eliminates the front locks, then you use keyless entry with your alarm, it's easy to add actuators to the front door mechanism

[TKP89]

you'll need to go to the yard, possibly a locksmith could repin a couple of cylinders to your existing key, or at least make a key to fit a junkyard set, your other option is rear door handles from a sedan,metal to instead of plastic, this eliminates the front locks, then you use keyless entry with your alarm, it's easy to add actuators to the front door mechanism

I never thought of aftermarket actuators, now that i'm thinking about it the keyless entry sounds pretty awesome. Thanks!

[2geeSEi]

Okay so neither of the door locks on the 89 hatch work from the outside, when i put the key in the lock cylinder and turn it either way it doesn't lock or unlock the car, but i can lock it from the inside. I had to climb through the hatch because i couldn't get the door unlocked. I've now disassembled the door and found a metal rod that has a plastic piece that's connected to it and looks like it has been broken off the lock cylinder and the lock cylinder is not connected to anything. Is this an easy fix? How much do you guys thing a replacement would cost?

If you are talking about those little plastic clips that keep the rods in place, you should be able to get some that work at the parts store. Dorman makes an assortment in those "Help" packages.

[lostforawhile]

If you are talking about those little plastic clips that keep the rods in place, you should be able to get some that work at the parts store. Dorman makes an assortment in those "Help" packages.

but a lot of hatchbacks had plastic door inserts for the handle, the sedan ones are metal and a lot cleaner without the lock, i have mine on the ehelf ready to put in, there are number of ways to rig a backup system to get in the car if you eliminate all the outside locks and you have a system failure

[lostforawhile]

If you are talking about those little plastic clips that keep the rods in place, you should be able to get some that work at the parts store. Dorman makes an assortment in those "Help" packages.

but a lot of hatchbacks had plastic door inserts for the handle, the sedan ones are metal and a lot cleaner without the lock, i have mine on the ehelf ready to put in, there are number of ways to rig a backup system to get in the car if you eliminate all the outside locks and you have a system failure, you need a system you can activate from outside with it's own power supply, usually alkaline batteries, as they are long term power stable, and it's own actuator to open a door or pop the hatch

[TKP89]

the door handles are metal, and if i need to get in it if the power locks were to fail i could just use the hatch, i'll try to post a picture of what broke off, btw do you guys recommend any certain door lock kits and actuators?

[2geeSEi]

Yeah, that doesn't look like a clip. Is that where it connects to the inside door handle?

[TKP89]

Yeah, that doesn't look like a clip. Is that where it connects to the inside door handle?

Yeah, the part that connects to the handle still fits, but whatever held the rod to the actual lock broke off.

[lostforawhile]

the door handles are metal, and if i need to get in it if the power locks were to fail i could just use the hatch, i'll try to post a picture of what broke off, btw do you guys recommend any certain door lock kits and actuators?

well using sedan rear handles eliminates the lock hole, the handle on a hatch is metal but the plate the handle is attached to is plastic

[2geeSEi]

Can you find the part here:

Honda Automotive Parts

[TKP89]

well using sedan rear handles eliminates the lock hole, the handle on a hatch is metal but the plate the handle is attached to is plastic

ohh okay i see what you mean. I'll probably head to the junk yard this weekend to A. see if they have any rear sedan handles, or B. find the part i need from another hatch or coupe. I'm a little worried though because i haven't seen any 3rd gen accords around here, so i hoping there will be at least one at the junk yard.

[TKP89]

Can you find the part here:

Honda Automotive Parts

I couldnt find it on there :/

[2geeSEi]

I couldnt find it on there :/

I was thinking #19 could be it. It doesn't look like the clips, which are #31.

[TKP89]

I was thinking #19 could be it. It doesn't look like the clips, which are #31.

well im going to the yard tomorrow, i know they have at least one 3rd gen accord, but i don't know if its a sedan or hatch, but hopefully i'll find the piece there, and while im at it look for things like arm rest and cup holders.

[import racer]

Those would be sei only items,good luck.

[TKP89]

Those would be sei only items,good luck.

i know, but one can hope lol

[zenapup]

I have some sei stuff, see this thread: https://www.3geez.com/forum/classic-a...her-stuff.html

[HLW]

the door handles are metal, and if i need to get in it if the power locks were to fail i could just use the hatch, i'll try to post a picture of what broke off, btw do you guys recommend any certain door lock kits and actuators?

That is part of the lock/latch mechanism. They are the same part number for the hatch and coup.

[TKP89]

That is part of the lock/latch mechanism. They are the same part number for the hatch and coup.

i meant aftermarket keyless entry kits, sorry for the confusion.

[TKP89]

just got sedan rear door handles at pull a part, also as a side note picked up some rear mud flaps, mint sun visors, a ton of fuses, and a few small pieces of interior trim all for 33 bucks.

[firefighterwhite89]

Good question. 3 of my studs for the exhaust manifold that are pressed into the head have broken over time. Anyone know if and how to replace these studs?

[firefighterwhite89]

Another good question. Where can i get a sunroof seal for our LXi's? I can't seem to find one new and mine leaks pretty bad in the rain.

[HLW]

Good question. 3 of my studs for the exhaust manifold that are pressed into the head have broken over time. Anyone know if and how to replace these studs?

The Exhaust manifold studs are not pressed in they screw in. New ones are available from the dealer. You need to extract them with a bolt extractor. If there is not enough to grab on to, you can use the type of extractor that you drill a hole into the broken stud, hammer the extractor in and unscrew the broken stud. using penetrating oil will help removal.

[firefighterwhite89]

Thank you. I will be replacing all of them shortly. I'll post where I get them from other than the dealer. Dealer prices are usually wayyy to high for me.

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[firefighterwhite89]

I would assume I could take two bolts per stud and tighten them against each other and remove them that way?

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