1993 Honda Accord electrical problems

Filed Sep 30, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 190,700 miles · PA

In several separate incidents, while driving at over 60mph on busy highway, the car engine suddenly cut out and went dead, and would not restart. The situations all required trying to coast to a safe place on the road shoulder, steering with no power assist, braking with no power assist, and signaling and manuevering to safely, threading our way through truck and car traffic to safety. Very harrowing. Engine would restart in 1-2 hrs after it cooled down. By then the car was in a garage (honda, in one instance - they claimed no knowledge of this type of problem and put us back on road when car was able to restart, and claimed this to be a mystery to them - yet, we have later learned that honda had in their files some internal warning letter - (tsb 95049, issued dec 95, 'title- distributor, updated unit) at the time of our serious safety problems (2012 - 2014). A mechanic told us confidentially that he was aware that there was probably something wrong on the distributor, and we should get it replaced. We went to honda dealer/garage and requested this replace, and they claimed it was not necessary. From their view and we had to pay for replacement. So we did, to save our lives!

Filed Dec 23, 2009 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · OR

I was able to pull over without power steering/brakes the emergency flasher and turn signal also didn't work I had no dash lights with the key on after several minutes the dash lights came on when I turned the key and everything worked again since then it has lost power but only for a half second ---- just enough to cause a jerk my honda dealer says I need a new ignition switch they are griffith motors in the dalles or pat donnelly

Filed Sep 16, 2009 · Electrical · MI · fire · 1 injury

1993 honda accord trunk caught fire while driving on the ohio turnpike. The fire was extinguished by a passerby. *kb the consumer was burned while trying to the put the fire out. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0725-90

Filed Mar 23, 2008 · Electrical · 76,975 miles · GA

Ignition igniter failure: I was just driving and all of a sudden the engine shut down. Almost caused an accident as I was trying to accelerate onto ramp at time. Called aaa service and vehicle towed to ed voyles honda, marietta, ga. 30067. Mechanic determined ignition igniter failed and replaced. Had similar complaints according to honda dealer.

Filed Sep 11, 2006 · Electrical · 77,000 miles · MA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled suddenly without warning. The check engine did not illuminate. The vehicle was towed to a tire dealership where it was determined the entire distributor assembly failed.

Filed Jan 22, 2006 · Electrical · 152,000 miles · IL

1993 honda accord died in traffic. Ignition failed.

Filed Jul 26, 2005 · Electrical · OH

Dt: the contact owned a 1993 honda accord. For a couple of years she has had problems with her ignition switch . Car would not start. Took vehicle to dealer five times, and spent several hundred dollars, but dealership was unable to fix the vehicle. To get out of the vehicle contact had to keep it running because she was afraid that it will not start up. She was uncertain of the incident date.

Filed Jun 12, 2004 · Electrical · 187,000 miles · GA

While driving during rush hour 06/01/2004 the engine of my honda accord lx 93 completely stalled. My car completely stopped ( I was on the left lane). Luckily another driver stopped to assist me to move my car to the emergency lane. Called aaa to get my car to the left. Had my car towed to the shop. The igniter was replaced and now appears to be running okay.

Filed Oct 7, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · NY

Vehicle stalled. Vehicle had a new battery, but dash lights began to flicker, and vehicle once again stalled. The vehicle was in motion when this occurred. The same event also happened 1 week later. When it did the engine light came on. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, who said there was no problem.

Filed Sep 10, 2001 · Electrical · CA

Ignitor unit failed costing me $350 to repair.