Tiller wrote:
>
> I have a 1998 Honda Accord LX that I purchased used and the car has run
> fine up until a year ago where the car would just randomly shut off.
> After lots of trouble shooting I found that the problem was in the
> ignition cylinder, if I hit a bump the key would move slightly and the
> car shut off. I finally got around to replacing the ignition cylinder
> with one of the same from honda approx $160 from dealer to dealer (I am
> a Jaguar mechanic) it came with a new set of keys too so I figured the
> transponder code was in the ignition cylinder. I install it and the car
> doesnt start but turns over, I double check all my connections and
> still no luck. it is saturday and I have no way to get in touch with
> ALLDATA or the dealer to see if there is a special procedure. Anyone
> have any ideas?
>
> Tiller


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How in the world did the Honda dealer fail to mention that Honda
recalled about 2 million vehicles of your vintage because of a defective
ignition SWITCH (not the lock tumbler) ? ? ? ?

http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/accord/x02-031e.pdf

Three Hondas that I've owned qualified for the recall.

'Curly'