While driving at 34 MPH a fire started in the trunk of the vehicle. The consumer managed to pull over and have the vehicle towed. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined.
1998 Honda Civic electrical complaints
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While driving in traffic car would cut off with no warning. Ignition switch would not catch right away and cars RPM was down to three notches from zero when idling. Took car to mechanic 3/22/04 and then again 3/24/04 for car to go on diagnostic machine. Diagnostic testing showed electrical problem coming from distributor assembly. Mechanic contacted honda and this was not a recall. I contacted geico for car to be fixed under mechanical breakdown that is included in my policy. Geico contacted mechanic concerning electrical problem and then authorized for car to be fixed which took from 3/25/04 - 4/1/04.
Ignition key interlock malfunctioned. As a result, the keys were locked in the ignition.
Car was in park, hand brake was up-limit, air conditioner and engine on, in a driveway with an incline. I was unloading three pet birds from car in over 90 degree weather, therefore left air conditioner on. When I was done unloading, I knelt on my knees on the front passenger seat and reached over to ignition, turned key and removed it. Car jumped gears to neutral and slid back down hill, into street, causing close to $2,000 damage to my car as well as damage to the car I was parked next to in driveway. I could easily have been severly hurt or killed had a car been coming up or down the street. I reported problem to american honda. Sent numerous letters. Was initially just laughed at. Eventually they opened a case number but concluded it was "driver error". In light of the recent news releases about the prevelance of this defect on hondas and acuras, I am furious.
Dealer replaced the ignition switch under recall. Also the alternator replaced . But the intermittent problem to start the vehicle continued. *ak there was intermittent grinding noise when the vehicle was started. Since the noise didn't occur when the consumer bought it to the dealer, they refused to do anything about it. *ph also the oxygen sensor was replaced.
1998 honda civic lx wiring harness run under intake manifold shorting out due to wiring insulation being abraded by the intake mainifold. According to honda service technician every time the car was accelerated the intake manifold would contact the wires. He said he had seen this on other cars as well. This condition caused the car to not shift, shift erratically, or not move at all, and speedometer was not working correctly either.
Failure of ignition switch and coil. *mr the vehicle stalled while driving. The consumer discovered that several 1997-2000 models were recalled for faulty ignition coils (recall number 02v-120000). The consumers vehicle did not fall within the scope of the recall however the vehicles ignition switch and coil failed which in turn shorted out the igniter. The consumer requested reimbursement. The distributor cap cracked and the rotors failed. *scc
As part of a safety recall on ignition switches american honda motors co. Imposes a flat charge of $75 to reconnect "after market", non-honda, car alarms. This charge is invalid because it should be considered as incidental to the recall and excessive. Both the service dealer and american honda motors have refused to change this policy after we complained to them.
Response to request for reimbursement from honda for expenses incurred relating to reconnection of alarm system when dealership performed corrective action for ignition recall 02v120000. *ak
A faulty ignition caused the vehicle not to start. A recall (02v-120000) was issued for this problem but the consumer vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Consumer received recall letter for ignition. Dealer was charging to put alarm back on vehicle. Consumer felt she should not be charged. Please provide any further information. Ph.
My car was repaired on 8/16/2001 for a faulty ignition switch and coil which caused the igniter to short out and my car to suddenly stall on the highway. My car is not listed as a recalled vechile, but other honda civics and model are. I would like a representative to review my case for a recall on 1998 honda civic ex models for this recall. I have contacted honda with the same information.
Consumer is requesting that vehicle alarm be disconnected free of charge in order to replace defective/recalled ignition switch.
Consumer stated after having the recall work performed done on the ignition switch, the remote starter was no longer working, consumer was informed by the dealership that performed the recall, that they were not responsible if it did not work after fixing the vehicle, consumer was left without a vehicle for 4 hours to have the remote starter reconnected for at a cost of 60 dollars, because the dealership had destroyed all of the wires.
Problems are the result of dealer repair, the federal safety agency recall 02vro (ignition switch). *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****770756***
Consumer called complaining about having problem with the honda dealer that will charge $45.00 for the non-factory alarm. Please provide further information. Ts
Consumer states that it will be hard to start the vehicle and they will have to try numerous of time before the vehicle will start. Dealer notified ts
While I was driving my kids to school the car suddenly lost power and stalled. I took it to my mechanic I spent $300.00 in parts bad igniter and coil a month later same problem. But only this time the car did not start in the morning was told maybe bad ignition switch or distributor. Dt
The consumer recieved an ingnition switch recall; the federal safety agency# 02v120000. There was no charge in the replacement of the ingition switch, but due to the location of the ignition replacement the vehicles burglar alarm had to be disconnected and would have to take the vehicle back to the alarm company to have the alarm re-connected. The consumer had to pay 35.00 dollars to have the alarm reconnected and feels that honda should be responsible for this amount, because the alarm was working when the vehicle was brought in. The consumer seeks to be reimbursed for this amount. *scc
No parts available:::::: the consumer receive a recall notice for a ignition switch pacific honda 4697 convoy street san diego 858 694 1020 dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
Dealer will not do ignition switch recall id: 02v120000 without charging $98 for reconnection of security system. Why should I be liable for the recall? Dt
All interior lights go out while driving. Fuse has been replaced four times within a year. And the problem is still reocurring. Dealer notified and the manafacturer was not notified at this time. Ts
Consumer states of receving a recall on the igniton switch. Dealer was contacted and there is no parts availible. Ts
The consumer recieve a recall for the ignition switch for her vehicle. There are no parts available: lynch honda i82 yakima ave yakima wahington 98901 the service manager is dennis 509 575 1090 ts
Dealer is charging the consumer to disconnect the wiring in the sunroof in order to repair the recall. Recall#02v120000 ignition switch. Lia honda 4891 transit rd williamsville, ny 716‑632‑3323 mr
Consumer states recieve recall letter 02 v 120 000 for ignition parts are not available till december 20, 2002. Mr
Consumer states that after recall for the ignition switch was completed, consumer was unable to remove keys from the ignition. Dealer refused to take responsiblilty for the problem.
Mfr# 02-031 & the federal safety agency# 02 v 120 000/ignition switch: consumer states that the dealer, dobbs honda in memphis, tn. Phone# 901/795-5900 want to charge to reconnect the alarm after recall repairs. Feel free to provide any further information. Nlm
Consumer states that dealership is charging to remove and replace alarm system that came with vehicle,when purchased. Nlm
Mfr# 02-031 & the federal safety agency# 02 v 120 000/ignition switch: consumer states that the dealer, d&c honda in tenafly, nj. Phone# 201/569-5515 unable to schedule an appointment until dec 2002. Recall notice states within 60 days. Nlm
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