[kloker]

got the glove box finally open. Had to use an angled pick to reach under and depress the latch manually. I bought a replacement on ebay and at first I thought the lock cylinder was junk but after spraying it out with brake cleaner, then some Tri-Flow, it works with the key! Takes a precise entry of the key, but once it's in it seems to be ok. I still have to do the door cylinders. I came across a site selling wafer pins, wondering if I should just buy some and rekey it myself. Anyone have tips on that?

Unless you are a locksmith, I would say it would be much easier to take the glove box door off and remove the lock or just take the whole door in to the locksmith, along with the key, and let him fix it. It's not expensive, and will be well worth it. However, some of these locks are not made to ever be disassembled. Even then, he can likely still fix it. Though it could just be that one pin is still sticking and some more cleaning will fix it. Otherwise, that one pin could be bent or otherwise damaged from previous attempts to get it to work. Those pins are numbered, but they come in many different sizes, so getting the right size and number could be problematic for you, while the locksmith will either have them or be able to get them. Let us know how it works out.

 

[kloker]

Good info. I also have a 2003 CRV with door lock problems. I bought two remotes a while ago and they worked fine. Then a month ago the driver's side door lock got more sticky, until it won't open with the remote or even using the interior unlock button. And the weird part is that now, the remote can't unlock any of them, and only locks the two right doors. To get in, I have to use the other key (not ignition), unlock the passenger side, reach over inside to unlock the driver's lock, walk around and get in.
I don't think it's a remote problem because all locks are pretty sticky now. Do you have any ideas to try before bringing it in? Thanks.

I would take the car to the locksmith and let him see if he can lube the locks and get them working. If he can't, he will be able to tell you if the problem is in the door locking electronics. For that, you either need a factory service manual for troubleshooting, or a dealer ($$$!), or a good local mechanic with Honda experience. Let us know how it turns out.

 

[kloker]

Yes I did prepare for that, he will charge 89 per lock to rekey. The rekeying set was 80 online, so it's only minimally saving to do it myself. I actually bought new cylinders (suprisingly cheap) on ebay and was going to give those to him then I don't have to rush to install them. Just getting to the cylinders in the door is a PITA

Ouch! My locksmith charges $20-25 to fix a lock cylinder. It does not involve a rekeying, just disassembly, cleaning, and repairing or replacing any parts.