Randolph wrote:
> Ignition switch, without a doubt.
>
> amsjsj wrote:
>
>>My friend has an 1987 CRX SI, he has a problem with cranking the car up. He
>>said when he cranks it over he has to hold the key cranked over for the
>>engine to stay on, once he lets go it shuts off. He tried taking the
>>carburator off and the car still did the same thing. What could be the
>>problem?
It could also be the ballast resistor. I'm not sure what the setup for
the ballast is on that car, but a blown resistor will cause this problem.

If the resistor is accessible, check for resistance across it. If it is
completely open, replace it.

Norm