While drving the vehicle, the engine just quits. There is no stuttering, stalling, or engine misfires, it quietly just quits. The radio, heater fan, and brake lights still work. I was driving on the freeway in morning traffic going 70mph and the tachometer and speedometer went to zero and the engine quite. A second later the engine restarts. This happened twice on the freeway. I also have trouble running the car. It will start but not run. To have the engine continue to run the key needs to be forced forward. I needed to have my car towed and the tow truck driver attempted to start my car and told me he has seen this problem numerous times in honda's and acura's. He said the ignition switch is faulty.
1994 Honda Accord electrical complaints
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My 1994 honda accord has the safety defect present in 1998 honda accords (refer to the federal safety agency campaign id number: 02v120000). I was aware of the defect about two years ago but didn't realize the accident potential until seeing an article in february 2004 consumer reports (page 11). I believe a recall and dealer repair might save a serious accident or loss of life.
On two occassions ( april and june 2003) my 1994 honda accord ex rolled backwards from my driveway. After second event vehicle was taken to dealer and it was determined that the key lock cylinder was defective letting key release in any position. The ignition lock cylinder was replaced. Each time ther was property damage all well as cost to cure the defect.
On two occassions ( april and june 2003) my 1994 honda accord ex rolled backwards from my driveway. After second event vehicle was taken to dealer and it was determined that the key lock cylinder was defective letting key release in any position. The ignition lock cylinder was replaced. Each time ther was property damage all well as cost to cure the defect.
I own a 1994 honda accord. Over the past month, while driving, the instrument panel would fail - almost as if the engine had been shut off. Over time the symptoms became more frequency and the engine would also switch off. This failure caused the vehicle's accessories including power steering to stop functioning and almost resulted in an accident. I later learned that the problem is caused by a faulty ignition switch which though known to affect many honda accords does not cover the 1994 model year. Replacement of the ignition switch, at my expense, has remedied the problem.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning, the vehicle shut down and would not restart. The dealership is aware of the problem. Mr per invoice, intermittent/no start condition or stalling. Replaced-ignition switch.
Problems starting up vehicle. Please provide any further information.
Traveling on highway at 65 MPH in high speed lane, lost all power to car--had to be towed, distributor at fault--cost $682 to repair. Since learned this is the achilles heel of hondas--not too happy to be in high speed lane and lose all power--dangerous.
While interstate driving, car (engine) suddenly shuts down . Noticed RPM drops to 0 at the instant of the shutdown. Lost steering capability (steering wheel hard to turn in any direction), lost acceleration power. Had to drift off to side of highway. Luckily no traffic immediately behind. Car towed to dealer. Dealer determined ignitor coil, ignitor u and engine oil seal all failed. Lost all oil from engine. Dealer replaced coil ignitor, ignitor u, t-belts, oil seals, water pump, coolant and rubber, according to parts listing on invoice. Damage amounted to $837.33. Honda now recalling and repairing oil seal but will not reimburse for water pump, exterior belts or the two ignition/ignitor parts replaced. This was a major failure that could have resulted in death on the interstate. If honda recommends replacement of a part to prevent future failure as in the case of the water pump, then honda should reimburse for same.
Electrical part of ignition failed several times, then recovered; finally failed permanently. Each failure caused the engine to stop, several times in traffic.
On vacation. Driving car engine stopped. Had towed. Mechanic said ignitor in distributor was bad, and that there was a recall of all 94 hondas to replace this part. He said it was the orginal part and was not replaced. Cost $424.00 to be repaired.
Consumer tried to start vehicle and all lights came on, but vehicle would not start. Vehicle had to be towed to dealership where a technician stated that there was an ignition problem.
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Starter failed once, and it made strange sound and failed to start first time and then after couple of times it started. This happened three times before the starter died. I got it replace from dealer with original part. After an year or so looks to be I am in trouble again with the same problem. Also front right power window rattles and dealer mentioned it needs regulator ($330). Numerous times the overhead light in the car fails. I am not sure is there any major problems with the electric system in the car itself or I am unlucky to have all.
Oil leak at distriburor. Dealer says distributor is covered in oil and will fail. Needs to be replaced. There currently is a recall for this same problem for 1990 through 1993 models.
While driving 80 MPH the RPM meter suddenly dropped to zero, causing total loss of power. Dealer stated that a malfunction occurred within the coils/rotors and within the electrical system. Please give any further details.
The electrical lines underneath the vehicle from the center to the rear/muffler/hubs were corroded and had to be replaced which caused noise and difficulty driving. May cause an accident. Owner touched the lines in the cold weather, and the lines broke in his hands *ak
Starter failed.
Owner received recall notice for electro lock, contacted dealer and was told they did not know anything about the recall. Please describe.
Two hours after vehicle had been parked, vehicle caught on fire. Suspected to have originated with the ignition.
Vehicle caught on fire, fire dept. Said possible due to electrical short that start in. Tt
Horn performs poorly in emergency situtation due to its design and location. Tt
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