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1998 Honda Accord electrical complaints

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Filed Oct 28, 2002 · Electrical · NY

Consumer states having the same problem as recall#02v119 ignition switch. Dealer will not repair because VIN is not included. Ts

Filed Oct 28, 2002 · Electrical · GA

The ignition switch failed and was replaced. The consumer is requesting reimbursement. *yh

Filed Oct 28, 2002 · Electrical · NC

The consumer received a recall notice in reference to the ignition switch. When the recall repair was done, the dealer unhooked the automatic lock system. The consumer asked the dealer to re-install the automatic lock system. The dealer informed the consumer that they found a keyless entry in the vehicle, but honda would not pay to reinstall it. The keyless entry was left dangling in the vehicle and the wires were simply left on the center console. *yh

Filed Oct 24, 2002 · Electrical · AK

Consumer states that they had to make several attempts to make appointment to have recall done. Part are not available, and by the mean time the defect stated in recall is happening to vehicle. Ts

Filed Oct 24, 2002 · Electrical · MD

Consumer states that dealership is refusing to reconnect their alarm system after disconnecting it to do recall. And the parts are not available for recall. Ts

Filed Oct 23, 2002 · Electrical · NY

Consumer states that her vehicle model was recalled and they have replaced he ignition switch twice and vehicle is worse than ever. Dealer is been notified. Mr

Filed Oct 22, 2002 · Electrical · CA

Consumer states that has receive a safety recall three months ago for the ignition swich and they still have not fixed. Mr

Filed Oct 21, 2002 · Electrical · MD

Consumer states has been in constant contact regarding recall. Dealer advised a limited amount of parts came in and now ignition switch is on back order. Dealer is not able to provide a recall remedy date. Ts

Filed Oct 16, 2002 · Electrical · FL

No parts available.recall#02v120000 ignition switch. Holler honda hwy 1792 winter park, fl 32789 407‑645‑2282 mr

Filed Oct 16, 2002 · Electrical · GA

No parts available recall#02v120000ignition switch. Thilhugaes honda 1800-969-0347 aspen, ga 30606 mr

Filed Oct 16, 2002 · Electrical · NY

Consumer states that the ignition will stay running after the key is removed from the ignition. Dealer wants to charge the consumer for the repairs. Nardi honda st. James, ny 631‑724‑0500 mr

Filed Oct 15, 2002 · Electrical · MD

Consumer states: dealer has been scheduled three times for changing the ignition switch and three time has been cancelled the appointment, saying they don't have the part. Please provide further information. Mr

Filed Oct 15, 2002 · Electrical · IL

Consumer states that unable to get an appointment to have vehicle serviced for over a month,and the dealership is telling her she has to wait for another month to get an appointment. Mr

Filed Oct 15, 2002 · Electrical · NY

Consumer states received a recall letter for ignition. Dealer is not able to performed recall till december 2002. Dealer feels unsafe driving. Please provide any further information. Mr

Filed Oct 11, 2002 · Electrical · CA

The power locks work intermittenley. Right side car window will not go up or down. The dealership is aware of the problem. Mr

Filed Oct 9, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Consumer states that the engine will stall out at any speed with out any warning, due to the defect with the ignition. Contacted dealer and the dealer stated that the vehicle is not included in the recall. Mr

Filed Oct 9, 2002 · Electrical · NC

The consumer had received a recall notice regarding the accord ignition switch from honda. When the vehicle was getting the recall work done, the dealer unhooked the auto lock system that was installed after he purchased the vehicle. The dealer then informed the consumer that they had found this keyless entry system in the vehicle. Honda would not pay to reinstall this system. As a result the keyless entry in vehicle is dangling, and the wires were left on the center console. The consumer states that this is clear that this position has been taken by honda as solely as a way to reduce their cost, at expense of the customer.

Filed Oct 8, 2002 · Electrical · TX

While in motion the vehicle suddenly failed and shut off. Consumer was unable to come to a safe hault there by slamming into gears and causing internal transmission failure to occur. After having the vehicle repaired, the shutting off problem would still occur. Soon after consumer recieved a recall notice regarding the ignition switch. Consumer had the recall honored and due to the repair the vehicle is no longer shutting off. Consumer feels the expense incurred was a result of the recall. Consumer requests reimbursement.

Filed Oct 8, 2002 · Electrical · MA

Consumer received a recall notice in the mail regarding the ignition switch. In order to have the recall repair completed, the dealer hadto disconnect the alarm system. The dealer is charging consumer a reconnection fee. The alarm is not an after market product. It is the original system that came with the vehicle. *jg

Filed Oct 4, 2002 · Electrical · OR

Consumer states concerned about recall.

Filed Oct 4, 2002 · Electrical · ME

Problems getting vehicle to start up. Dealer notified.

Filed Oct 4, 2002 · Electrical · VA

Consumer has a hard time starting the vehicle. Dealer notified.

Filed Oct 4, 2002 · Electrical · CA

Consumer states that the dealership is charging them to reconnect the alarm system after disconnecting it to do recall.

Filed Oct 4, 2002 · Electrical · NC

Consumer made an appointment for a recall repair and was told the wait would be at lease two and half months. Consumer feels unsafe driving. Please provide any further information.

Filed Oct 4, 2002 · Electrical · OH

The consumer had received safety recall notice 02v120000 concerning ignition switch failure. Consumer had taken vehicle to get repairs when he was told that it would cost $70.00. Honda would not reimburse any dealer for wiring costs required for such remote keyless entry units. *scc .

Filed Oct 3, 2002 · Electrical · NY

No parts available recall#02v120000ignition switch. Brewster honda 250 east maine st brewster, ny 10509. (845) 278-4100. Nlm

Filed Sep 27, 2002 · Electrical · NJ

Mfr# 02 & 02 v 120 00 / ignition switch: dealer wants to charge consumer to reconnect the car alarm after recall repairs are complete. Honda of princeton in princeton, nj. Phone# 609/683-0722. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Sep 27, 2002 · Electrical · NY

Mfr3 02-031 & the federal safety agency# 99 v 120 000/ignition switch: consumer states that the dealer, baron honda in patchoque, ny. Phone # 631/475-85000 is refusing to reconnect the alarm after recall repairs are complete. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Sep 27, 2002 · Electrical · MA

Consumer states that dealer is charging consumer for the removal of an alarm system. Consumer feels that there should not be a charge for any part of recall. Please provide any further informatiion.

Filed Sep 27, 2002 · Electrical · OH

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning the air bag light comes on. Dealer notified. *mr the consumer states that the vehicle had recall work done (02v‑120 for the ignition switch), but when the consumer had gotten into the vehicle and started the engine, the SRS light had come on. The dealer states that the two are unrelated, but they said thaey had to unplug the SRS unit to work on the ingnition switch. The vehicle needs a new airbag, the consumer believes the air bag failure is related tho the recalled ignition switch since they are located in the steering column, where the original recall work was performed.

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