Consumer backed out of driveway and vehicle hesitated as if going to stall. Down the street from home car stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle, and attempted to return home, and without warning flames "shot" out from under hood when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Every component under the hood burned completely. **request callback from odi**
1998 Honda Accord electrical complaints
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Horn works only intermitantly since new, dealer claims nothing wrong and it is now out of warranty then one dealer claims there is a problem but we have to pay to fix this factory defect!
Parts for the ignition switch recall 02 v 120 00 has not been available for 8 months.
Consumer stated that the key can come out the ignition whether the vehicle is on or off. Dealer notified.
Reference complaint #10008215: the federal safety agency assisted in arranging a meeting with mike monell part/service director for norm reeves honda and eric catherine, district parts/service mgr. For american honda. The meeting took place on 3/24/03 and I explained the problems associated with my 2003 hybrid and my 1998 accord. The primary concern about the accord was the recall of electrical portion of the ignition switch. Norm reeves had claimed to install a complete ignition switch on the instructions of american honda. After the alleged repair, the vehicle continued to stall. I proposed the following: (1) I buy the new part, (2) I witness the installation, and (3) I receive the part removed. Mr. Catherine promised to get back to me in a couple of days. this never happened. I bought a new part from another dealer and had it installed by an independent honda mechanic on 5/9/03. His opinion was that nothing had been done and that the part removed showed wear unlikely to occur in the short interval. He also stated that norm reeves could not have replaced the complete ignition, since that type of repair would have necessitated the re-programming of the keys. Further, hondas written service bulletin 02-031 clearly instructs the dealer: center-punch a completion mark above the eighth character of the engine compartment VIN. no such mark appears on my vehicle. In view of the evidence, I now believe that honda has engaged in a fraudulent implementation of the recall order. To further prove this allegation, I seek the assistance of the federal safety agency to determine the significance of the hand-written numbers on the electrical switch part. I have photographs of both the original part (35130-s84-a01) and the replacement part (35130-s84-305). Further, I note that the raised plastic numbers on the parts differ by one digit. I believe that the federal safety agency should ascertain the significance of both the raised plastic numbers and the hand-written numbers to determine whether a new investigation should be initiated.
1998 honda accord lx, 43,000 miles. Car's engine quit on two separate occasions about a week apart while driving at 45 MPH. After coming to stop, engine started back up immediately. Replaced ignition switch (under recall) and no more problems.
Six months had passed, and the consumer was told no recall parts regarding the ignition switch were available. Recall #02 v 120 000.
The dealer refused to reconnect the after market remote keyless entry, after the recall regarding the ignition switch was performed. *ts
Recall repair could not be performed due to the part not being available. After receiving ignition switch recall 02v12 and experiencing vehicle stall-out condition, consumer waited for 60 days and recall repairs had not been performed. *tt
Consumer was charged for ignition recall repair. *ak
My 1998 honda accord (VIN [xxx]) was recalled due to a faulty ignition switch. As a result, I took my vehicle to the dealer on june 10, 2002. Honda stated in its recall notice that it will take several months to manufacture parts for the 1.3 million vehicles involved." prior to the availability of the replacement part, honda instructed the dealer to use existing stock to replace the faulty part. This replacement part is now experiencing the same stalling problem associated with the recalled part. The invoice stated the following: car stalls at times when driving. Faulty ignition switch per american honda. Replacement of complete ignition switch will relieve ignition recall per [xxx] and [xxx] with american honda. No further repair or replacement of ignition will be necessary.*jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The consumer had recall#02v120000 performed on the vehicle, and the alarm system had to be disconnected in order to perform the recall. Scc
The ignition switch overheated, which caused the vehicle to stall.
There were no parts available in order to perform the recall on the ignition switch. *jb
This dealership is serramonte honda their contact number is (650) 758-4800. I would like the transmission replaced before my insurance expires. Ph
The consumer has experienced an ignition switch and steering recall with this vehicle. (recall # for the ignition problem is-02v120000) scc
Nar 1/29/2003. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for stalling and sputtering issues. Honda issued a recall on the ignition switch, but the consumer has taken the vehicle in to the dealer 3 times and the problem has not been resolved. The passenger side power window would not work when the control panel was used on the drivers side.
I received a recall notice from honda dated "summer 2002" to replace an ignition switch on my 1998 accord. Within 24 hours I called the dealer from whom I purchased the car, schaller honda of new britain, conn. I left a detailed message with the service department. Not hearing any kind of response from the dealer even after a repeat telephone call, I waited more than 60 days (more like 120 days) to call the auto safety hotline. This was about two weeks ago, and again I have received no response. Thus this complaint.
The horn sometimes works and sometimes does not. We have been to the dealer 12 times prior and each time they were able to make it work but there has been three close calls where the horn did not work and a car backing almost hit my car. We had to yell to make the other car stop! Today 12/11/02 we had yet another very close call and the dealer finally was able to see there is a fault as the horn did not function when the wheel is turned. They said the vehicle is out of warranty and may cost over $250 to fix! Please let me know if this is a safety item and should be fixed free by the manufacturer. Thanks very much!
Dealer charge for reconnection the alarm system, after disconnection for recall repair. Mfr was not notified at this time. Please provide further information. Ts
The consumer received a recall notice from honda in august in reference to a defective ignition switch. The consumer has called to make an appointment but hasn't received a reponse( in over 2 months). And feels that there is always a risk of being involved in a crash. *scc
Consumer stated that the dealer is taking to long to perform the recall#02120000 ignition switch. Kendal honda 541‑485‑6111 please provide the address. Ts
Consumer contacted the dealer in regards to recall number 02v12000. Dealer corrected the problem, however the dealer refused to reconnect the remote starter. Dealer stated the terms of the recall required them to disable the remote starter. Please provide further information. Ts
Consumer requesting reimbursement for replacement of remote starter after being removed during ignition switch recall repair.
Consumer was charged for the reinstallation of the remote control alarm system after the recall repairs was completed for the ignition switch.
No parts available. Recall#02120000 ignition switch. Heritage honda of townsen please provide the address ts
The consumer was requesting reimbursement of changes made by the dealer for reinstalling an after market starter while replacing the ignition switch that was on recall. *yh
Parts for the ignition switch recall has not been available for 2 months and dealership don't when parts will be available. Mr
Recall notice received in july of 2002, ignition recall part still not available to fix problem. Dt
After recall for the ignition switch was completed on vehicle. Consumer states that the vehicle power windows and locks are inoperative. Mr
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