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<< What year is the car? It's possible that the engine dying upon releasing
the key could be related to something else, especially if it's been working
fine since >>

It is indeed an older model -- a '94 Accord EX 2.2 sedan with 125+K miles.
It's never given me a moment's trouble in the 8 years I've owned it, which
might be why I'm jumping to conclusions. <g>
I'll start with a tune-up, which, based on the classic symptoms of flooding,
will most likely take care of the problem. I am, however, filing away
"ignition switch" for future reference. I do appreciate the heads-up.

In article <302ithF2r5qbcU1@uni-berlin.de>,
rats_and_guns_n_rosesREMOVE-THIS@yahoo.com says...
>my 91 accord had problems starting tonight, could it be the starter?
>Something seems to be messed up where I turn the key. is that the starter or
>is a starter located under the hood? Sorry I dont know shit about cars!

Since you know nothing about cars, take it to someone who does.
------------
Alex

On Tue, 30 Nov 2004 15:45:14 -0500, Alex Rodriguez <adr5@columbia.edu>
wrote:

>In article <302ithF2r5qbcU1@uni-berlin.de>,
>rats_and_guns_n_rosesREMOVE-THIS@yahoo.com says...
>>my 91 accord had problems starting tonight, could it be the starter?
>>Something seems to be messed up where I turn the key. is that the starter or
>>is a starter located under the hood? Sorry I dont know shit about cars!
>
>Since you know nothing about cars, take it to someone who does.
>------------
>Alex

Geez, I bet you send little old ladies to stockbrokers too ;-]

Seriously rats, you need a competent and honest mechanic. Ask around.
And you are wise to seek a little advice and education before you go
out there. Or perhaps auto repair fraud isn't a problem in Germany.

The starter is a motor attached to the engine (under the hood.) It
may be the problem but probably not. Most likely source of the
problem is the battery, especially if it is more than three or four
years old. In between, there are lots of wires, relays and switches
(including the ignition switch where the key goes) and any of them
could be the source of the problem.

Maybe you have a friend with a little more experience with cars who
could help you check for obvious things like loose or dirty battery
terminals.

http://www.ardice.com/Health/Beauty/...and_Education/