"derek" <none@none.com> wrote in message news:ciuo1p$a6e$1@dns3.cae.ca...
> Hey guys,
> Just checking ideas on whats causing the following symptoms (Automatic 96
> Accord EX). This just started this morning.
>
> - I drove to work no problem (30mins). Parked and turned off the car, then
> decided i needed to straighten up a bit, so started the car and after
> starting, it cut off.
> I restartd the car, it cutoff. Starting again worked... straightened up
the
> car then stopped it. I decided to test it again... restarted the car and
it
> cutoff.
>
> What are your thoughts? (i have a 500 mile drive tomorrow, so hoping its
> nothing big)
> Thanks
>
>

Just found this as it relates to my sons Prelude problem, I am not sure if
it will affect your 96 as in the UK it does say 97-2000

Honda Stung By Monster Recall


n electrical fault that could cause engines to stall without prior
warning has forced Honda into its biggest ever UK recall.

A staggering 50,000 drivers are affected by the problem, caused by a
contact point in the ignition switch. It was found to be faulty by US
engineers, and could cause

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a high-speed stall, although no accidents have been reported.

The recall affects certain cars built between 1997 and 2000. Models
hit are the last-generation Accord, Civic and CR-V, plus the Prelude. A
spokesman for Honda's UK arm said that owners would be contacted in due
course.