"Anastasio" <alexi_anastasio@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:1119319971.706397.4500@g44g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com:

> 1990 CRX Si, 181,000mi
> A few times a year I have had a problem starting the car. Car would
> start up when the key is turned but die as soon as the key is let go.
> Had the problem this week, got it started but then 15 miles later when
> I stopped at a light I saw wisps of white smoke coming from the
> steering column (never good!).
>
> Turned out to be the ignition starter switch. It was wearing out (dirty
> & worn inside). One of the contacts was arcing and heating up, enough
> to melt the solder on one of the leads!


Which one? There's no such thing as an "ignition starter switch". You must
mean the RUN contact.


>
> This switch sits behind the ignition lock and is attached with 3 screws
> (you get to keep the same keys).



Oh, you mean this?:
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/start...ignitionswitch



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