Honda accord ignition switch failure leading to engine cut out on highway (going 80), electrical short caused smoking from dash.
1999 Honda Accord electrical complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle would randomly stall while driving at any speed. The most recent failure occurred at 25 MPH. The vehicle would restart after 5 or 6 attempts and would run normally. The failure would not occur every time the vehicle was driven, but every 4 or 5 times the engine was started. Through online research, the contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) for the same year, make, and model vehicle. The manufacturer stated that the recall did not apply to her VIN. The contact feels that if the vehicle is experiencing the same failure, it should be included in the recall. The failure mileage was 118,000 and current mileage was 120,000. Updated 09/15/08 *bf the consumer stated the ignition switch failed as described in the recall. The consumers vehicle identification number was not included. Updated 09/17/08.
Mileage at start of problem,, app 60,000 now 130,000 in 08! I bought my 99 accord with 56,000 miles in 2003. I was called about the recall on the ignition switch, and honda replaced it for free, although at that time I was not having any problems. Ok I started having problems with my car stalling. First time was on i40 going app 75. I was in the outer freaking lane and it just turned off. I lived with this very freaking hazardous problem for a long time because I didn't trust honda and money (just note one of the phone calls from honda the man told me he thought it was my ignition switch again and that they wouldn't be responsible for the cost of repair this freaking time but later decided it was something else,!)I was in college taking my emt practicals with an ems system and was having to drive to another county and be in contact via cell phone with honda, and borrow my dads truck!! They had my car for days and keep calling and asking if one of there mechanics could drive my car to lunch ,, and if they could take it home over night and so on, and finally said it wouldn't stall for them!!!!! I was '!@#$%! They did another diagnostic test of 75$ and my check engine light wasn't even on! They also said I needed new spark plugs, I had new spark plugs and im not an idiot,, there was nothing absolutely nothing wrong with the ?!@#$% things. They also eventually decided that I needed my fuel system cleaned, because they really didn't know what to do and this is what they said themselves! They told me they wouldn't charge me for the diagnostic fee if I got the 120$ new spark plugs, mine were new and working very well. So of course I had no option. After reading s few complaints here and on other sites, I am seeing that they totally took me for over 500$ and that my problem was in my ignition switch,, im wondering if they snuck and replaced it again behind my back just to charge me for other '!@#$% they didn't do. I hate honda I hate honda,, I want some ?!@#$% justice.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While driving at any speed, the engine shuts off. When the contact wiggles the ignition switch, the vehicle will sometimes restart. A mechanic informed him of the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 02v120000, 03v423000, and 05v025000 (electrical system: ignition:switch); however, the VIN was not included in the recalls. The current and failure mileages were 110,000. Updated 07/29/08 *bf updated 07/29/08
My 99 honda accord ex cuts off while traveling down the road without warning. This is due to ignition sensor which I corrected shortly after buying my car with rick hendrick honda. Now years later there is a recall on the ignition interlock. But, honda will not fix the ignition senor because it has nothing to do with the recall. Certainly this is a serious safety matter and I feel it's unfair that honda will only fix half of the problem and burden the cost to me. I don't think I'm alone with this type of problem. Please investigate this matter. I feel I shouldn't have to pay for this ignition sensor. I had the recall ignition interlock fix at honda of columbia, p.o. Box 8234 , columbia, sc 29202.
While driving, my car will stall. I then have to jiggle the key to start the car up. Sometime it takes several times to get it going while in the middle of traffic. It occurs on almost a daily basis and occurs while stopped a light to even more frightening while driving in four gear. While this has yet to cause an accident, the possibility is very high. I researched this problem and found that there was a recall in 2002 (#02v120000). I called honda to find out why I was never notified or why the deal did not fix during my countless routine maintenance visits. Out of 1,000,000 recalls I was told my VIN was not part of the recall. This is an obvious issue that has been documented for the year of my car, but I am being told it wasn't part of the recall. This is very dangerous and I am sure there are others with the same problem.
I have a 1999 honda accord lx with a 4 cylinder vtec engine. 1-12-08 while driving at lower speeds--typically 30 to 45 MPH the car will jerk and change gears when not needed. At highway speeds the car stalls and I have to shift to neutral to restart. Update: may 2008 and I have no reverse gear at all. After reading all the complaints I would really like to know why honda has not put a recall on these 1998 and 1999 transmissions. Why? Does someone really have to die before they fix their own problem? I am calling honda in the morning and if I don't get satisfactory results I would like to start a negative campaign against honda. This is crazy and I want answers.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact had his vehicle repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) on september 27, 2002. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would sporadically stall without warning. The majority of the time, the vehicle could immediately be restarted after it stalled. The dealer stated that because his vehicle was previously repaired under the recall, they would not provide a free remedy. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 141,000 and current mileage was 150,000. Updated 4/29/08
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While driving at any speed or idling at a traffic light, the vehicle would shut off. Occasionally, the engine would not turn over and start. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact stated that when he touches any metal portion of the vehicle in cold weather, a shock occurs. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 160,000 and failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The vehicle stalled at high and low rates of speed. This failure has occurred six times. The dealer stated that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. Since the repair was made previously due to a recall, the dealer will not repair it again free of charge. The cost to repair the vehicle was $270.00. The failure mileage was 125000 and the current mileage was 126000.
I was trying on the highway going about 65 MPH when the car stalled. When I realized what happened and tried to coast off the road, the car started back up without me doing anything. It continued to stall and restart nine times in a 3 mile stretch. The last time I pulled off the road because the car did not restart. I waited a few minutes and tried to start the car. It started. I drove the next 10 miles holding the key steadying in the ignition. I don't know if that helped but I got home without it stalling again. I knew it was the ignition switch because it had been recalled and replaced twice previously. When I took it to the dealer they told me it was my emission system and I had to have my evac canister replaced ($250). I did that and was driving home from the dealer when my car stalled and restarted again. I took it to a local repair man who took care of the problem. He replaced the ignition switch and the car has been fine since.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. When the contact turned the ignition, the vehicle would immediately shut off. Occasionally, the vehicle would stall while driving 35 MPH. The failure has occurred several times. There were no warning lights prior to the failures. The dealer stated that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch), although the failures were identical. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a similar recall repair, but the failure was still not corrected. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 107,000 and failure mileage was 104,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The ignition switch would be either difficult to start or would not start at all. The vehicle stalled each time it was started. The ignition switch has failed twice. The vehicle was repaired under a safety recall the first time. The contact was informed that her vehicle had already been repaired under the safety recall, and was out of warranty. Two the federal safety agency campaign id numbers were referenced: 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) and 05v025000 (electrical system: ignition: switch). The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 183,144 and failure mileage was 149,227.
Problem was the ignition switch that applies to of the safety items on the ignition switch recall. I was charge by a honda dealer $498.00 including taxes. The reason I have I brought my car was: worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. ( I do not understand why is not on the ticket ). As a secondary issue I have mentioning the lock not working properly as a result of your previous work (recall in 2007). Your technician has told me that was a normal thing. The mechanical from firestone rafael toledo, (phone +1 (305) 667-4866) disagree with your suggestions at that time, the car should not been returned to me with the lock like that, but that was not important to me not even now.. Anyways it always turn my car on. I told the advisor not to proceed with the recode of the old key because it was worn; I am really scared to drive my car now. ( phone conversations).
Electrical system failure due to faulty ignition switch over the course of two months.
Sometimes my car will just stop running without warning. Extremely perilous when it happens in a turn and at low speeds because of loss of power steering or if sitting at a traffic signal. It appears to be related to the ignition. Dash lights may or may not flash on an off. Adjustment of the ignition key position/angle fixes it until it happens again. Has happened about 10 times in the last year.
1999 honda accord stalled without warning. Consumer states that the mechanic replaced the combination switch which was causing the vehicle to stall. Consumer believes there should be a recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that the engine stalled without warning while driving at any speed. The entire vehicle would shut off and have to be restarted when driving at low speeds. When driving at fast speeds, the vehicle would restart itself. The mechanic stated that the electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started. The worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning and increase the risk of a crash. The current and failure mileages were 147,500. * updated 12/12/07 *bf updated 12/12/07
I have a 99 honda accord in which the engine stalled while driving. I didn't realize it until I tried to turn the wheel and realized that the steering wheel locked. It took several times to restart and took it to the mechanic. I thought it might be the alternator but the mechanic said no because the light would have come on. He said it was the ignition switch. Honda had a recall on these in 2003. I was never notified of the recall because honda said my switch was not apart of the recall. I am having the same problems with my car stalling while driving as the switch with the recall. I called honda to rectify the situation and to find out why they didn't notify me of the potential problem. I have two little girls who ride in this car which by the way is my only car and we could have gotten killed due to this manufacturing defect.
1999 honda accord shut off while driving on parkway @ 60 MPH. Cause faulty ignition switch for which some 1999 accords were recalled but not all. My car was not under the recall even though the problem exisits. Notified honda of america.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While driving 30 MPH, the engine shut off. The green key light was illuminated; however, the check engine light was not. On september 26, 2002, the electrical system ignition switch was replaced per the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v120000. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle does not have antilock brakes. The failure mileage was 53,000 and current mileage was 55,000.
1999 honda accord ex sedan. Took to dealer to have s/b : 05-007 fixed in april 2007. August 2007 when leaving work, car would stall @ 2nd or 3rd traffic signal. No lights or electric (all gauges off) (once or twice). Would place car in neutral and restarted, with now problem. In september 2007 the problem begins to happen more frequently (twice a week). Now, october 2007, car has now stalled while driving at highway speed (55 MPH). Taking back to dealer, will update.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While driving over 30 MPH the vehicle stalled. The vehicle would restart intermittently. There were no warning indicators. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The ignition switch was replaced in 2005 for the federal safety agency recall 02v120000, electrical system:ignition:switch. There was no failure at the time the switch was replaced. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 170,000. Updated 01-14-08. *kb the consumer stated the replacement switch didn't work correctly for the first year. Updated 12/12/07
1999 honda accord while driving car cut off. I could not depress the brake, car began to coast until I could pull the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. I had to turn the key to off so that I could place the car in park. Once car stopped, I turned the car back on and proceeded to my destination. This is the first time that the car has completely turned off while driving. Within the last 2 months the car has be having trouble stalling while driving but would immediately restart. When car was at a parked status for a period of time I would not any problems starting the vehicle. But if the car was driven, parked and then restarted there have been problems with the vehicle restarting again. I would have to repeatedly have to attempt to get the vehicle to start. I have taken the vehicle to get serviced concerning this problem and it was determined that it is the ignition switch. The accord was taken in 2002 to get repaired for the recall 02v120000. The car was not having problems until recently.
1999 honda accord stalling in all situations. Customer states that he had the vehicle repaired for a recall on the ignition switch, but the vehicle is still stalling out. *kb the dealer asked the consume had the battery been replaced in the vehicle. The consumer stated the battery had been replaced. The dealer stated the problem was most likely the PCM computer lost some of its parameters when the battery was replaced and that the software would have to downloaded back into the onboard computer.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle completely stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle took between 5 minutes to an hour before it would restart. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced and they replaced the key portion of the ignition lock. The current and failure mileages were 148,500.
1999 accord two recalls for ignition causing engine to stall. Customer states that her engine would stall anywhere it didn't matter. Consumer had the ignition switched replaced. She would like more info. *kb updated 09/18/07 *tr the consumer stated car shut down on 8/2/07 in the parking lot and then again at a stop sign and was very hard to restart. The consumer stated while taking the vehicle to the dealer she was informed there were 2 recalls issued for the ignition switch of her vehicle make and model. The consumer further stated the recall noticed said the replacement of electrical contact portion of the ignition switch while retaining the original locks and assemblies but the consumer stated had to have the locks repaired, it would not lock when driver side lock pushed in. The consumer stated it was supposedly fixed the first time but is hesitant about taking the vehicle back to original dealer due to the fact they will state there is nothing wrong with the vehicle.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While driving at any speed, the vehicle would shut off without warning. The dealer stated that the ignition switch assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that her VIN was not included in recall # 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The contact felt that her vehicle should be included. As of july 10, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage is 109,000 and failure mileage was 89,000.
For the past few years the 1999 honda accord would randomly fail to start when battery and all othe mechnicals components were normal. After multiple trips to garages the problemwas narrowed down to the ignition switch thatwa s not properly disabling immobilizer system. *ak I found out there is an outstaning recall on this problem (recall id from the federal safety agency: 02v120000). However, honda limit the recall to a small number of vins and fail to address the problem for many other owners with the same complaints.
{the federal safety agency recall 02v120000}. My vehicle exibited the exact symptoms described in this recall, yet honda dealerships advised my VIN was not included in the recall. Therefore, I had to pay for replacement. I still have the defective part. How can I very it is the same as the one recalled in order to get reimbursement.
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