Honda Car Forum

In the last 2 weeks, as I have been driving, all of a sudden the car
has just shut off. The first time it happened I just pulled over
stopped, engaged the started and the car started as if nothing had
happened. It happened again today, the difference being that I was on
the highway. The car shut off, the maintenance light came on, then
after about 1-2 seconds, the car gained electrical power again, and
everything was fine.
I have noticed in the last few weeks that on occasion when I turn the
key to accessories to listen to the radio, nothing will happen until I
turn the key off and then on again.

Is it time to replace to ignition key, or should I be looking at
something else?

Thanks,
Steve
Saskatoon, Canada

Steve Janzen <steven.janzen@usask.ca> wrote in news:13glimn61256i43
@corp.supernews.com:

> In the last 2 weeks, as I have been driving, all of a sudden the car
> has just shut off. The first time it happened I just pulled over
> stopped, engaged the started and the car started as if nothing had
> happened. It happened again today, the difference being that I was on
> the highway. The car shut off, the maintenance light came on, then
> after about 1-2 seconds, the car gained electrical power again, and
> everything was fine.
> I have noticed in the last few weeks that on occasion when I turn the
> key to accessories to listen to the radio, nothing will happen until I
> turn the key off and then on again.
>
> Is it time to replace to ignition key, or should I be looking at
> something else?
>



Your car is covered under a Safety Recall having to do with the ignition
switch.

Visit your local dealer. Quote TSB number 02-031. Ask if the fix has been
applied to your car.

--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Tegger wrote:
> Your car is covered under a Safety Recall having to do with the ignition
> switch.
> Visit your local dealer. Quote TSB number 02-031. Ask if the fix has been
> applied to your car.

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What Tegger said, and don't cut in front of any oncoming cement trucks.
It can die at the most inopportune times.

'Curly'