electrical problem
8.6
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$278.00
Average Mileage:
120,900 miles
Number of complaints:
10 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (5 reports)
- replace main relay switch (4 reports)
- replace ignition switch (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 1999 Honda Accord car won't start in heat, stalls
2008Jul 15
Accord Coupe V6
- Automatic transmission
- 145,000 miles
New Honda Ignition switch. With less than 5 weeks and 1000 miles on this new switch, a problem which is well documented on the internet as generally appearing in the 50-75k mile range, is plaguing my new switch. After putting my life at risk with this faulty and poorly engineered part, the new switch is starting to show signs of failure. I am contemplating starting a class action suit to force government action from Honda.
2008Jan 09
Accord EX L4
- Automatic transmission
- 62,000 miles
The car won't start in tot weather or if the car stay in the sun for a little while (30 mins), after almost 8 months of bringing the car to the mechanic (at least 5 times and different mechanics), now it's fixed, the last time it happened I noticed that the gauges in the dash did't work too (gas,temperature, etc.) and the switch was in the on position, so the mechanic change a cable from the switch (the one you put your key on to start the car), there are several cables in one, if you need a picture of this cable, send me an email
2007Sep 16
(reported on)Accord
- Automatic transmission
- 157,000 miles
I have a 1999 Honda accord it will not start in hot weather and the paint is completely peeling off,,,, and Honda says this is not their fault
2007Jun 21
(reported on)Accord EX 2.3L
- Automatic transmission
- 130,000 miles
there should also be a recall on that. no one likes being stranded some where until the car or weather cools down how freaking embarrassing especially since i drive a "honda" and the dealership couldn't even tell me what was wrong with it. DUMB ASSES!
2007Feb 11
(reported on)Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
I was never able to correlate the problem to hot weather. It seemed that the car would malfunction in any weather, intermittently. First it started off with fluctuating RPMs while cold. That was the Idle Control Valve (IAC). I took care of that. Then the car started dying when I was stopping of slowing down. Then the car died completely while I was driving full speed on the freeway, with no advance notice and no engine check light. That was very scary. All other electrical was working but I could not restart the car for about 5 minutes. This problem began getting worse during the course of one year. The car began to die on the freeway and at slower speeds. Once it dies, I cannot restart it (engine turns but no spark). Also, once the car dies I cannot switch from Park to Drive while ignition is in the ON position, which I am able to do otherwise when the car is fine.
Today I turned on my engine and it fired right up, all electrical was working. Dashboard was completely off and I was not able to switch out of Park at all. After taking the car in to a few dealers and private shops, I'm about to give up, or even sue Honda for making a lemon and not being able to diagnose or fix the problem. All recalls were done on the car.
2007Jan 13
(reported on)Accord DX 3.2L
- Manual transmission
- 200,000 miles
For about 2 years, there has been some sort of short on the panel -- light for A/C, heat etc. often will not appear, esp. in summer for A/C so car does not cool as it should. Now, it dies in traffic. Not a battery problem. Not sure what to do about it.
2006May 11
(reported on)Accord EX
- 115,000 miles
Intermittent problem with the car. Happens when the outside temperature is hot. So far, has started after 5-30 minutes of sitting after trying to start it initially. Mechanic friend thinks it is a bad ignition module but am not sure; another thought possibly a vapor problem. Started last year around June. Happens when parked in the sun. Anyone know of a cure?
2006Jul 03
(reported on)Accord
- 80,000 miles
will not start in hot weather after sitting in sun
2005Sep 04
(reported on)Accord LX
- 85,000 miles
I have a 1999 Honda Accord LX coupe. For over a year now, I have been having the following problems:
1. Inititially, the problem started with my car simply not restarting after I drove it for a little while. For example, if I was running errands, then shut my car off to get the mail. When I returned to my car like 1 minute later, it would not restart and it would take like 5-15 minutes before restarting. This began as an intermittent problem.
2. The problem then progressed to my car stalling while I was stopped at a red light or slowing down.
3. Now, the car actually stalls in the middle of the road WHILE I AM DRIVING straight ahead, for example. Then it won't restart for 10-30 minutes.
I notice it acts up more when it's really hot out here (over 95+ degrees).
I have taken it to get repaired SO many times... first to the Honda dealer, twice. They said they "could not duplicate". I then got it towed on 2 occasions to a non-dealer, who referred me back to the dealer. I then went to another Honda dealer who was SO confident they would be able to fix it. They didn't and then told me I needed a whole new computer for my car at a whopping $1260. I declined further service from them b/c I don't think that was right. I then went to another non-dealer who replaced 2 more things. That didn't work, and they are refusing to refund me the $600 I spent to "fix" the car. So far, the following items have been replaced and none of these "fixes" have fixed the problem.
1. Ignition switch
2. Immobilizer system
3. Ignition Module Control
4. Coil pack
I've read on other forums that the "main relay" may be the cause. What does the main relay do? Does anyone else have any other ideas? I will have to sell my car if I can't fix this soon! I am wondering if there are TWO different things causing each of these problems or if there is ONE thing causing both of these. Thank you so much for any wise words of Honda wisdom!
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2008Jul 15
Accord Coupe V6
The ignition switch problems with Honda's are well enough documented to warrant another NTSA action. This model year and others have had the switch recalled due to transmission related issues, however this switch had been recalled in 2002 and mine had been replaced in 2003-4 at about 60,000 miles. Initially, the problem was a difficulty in starting when the car was left in the sun and was very hot (after not having been run). I then started having intermittent electrical system cut outs while driving when increased in frequency over time. Once every few months became once every few miles when on a cross country tip, my Accord cut out on 40 West going 80! I wound up marooned in the desert 15 miles from Flagstaff with a smoking dashboard! The overnight, tow and service cost me well over $400. NOW... 5 weeks and 1000 miles later, I am experiencing the same symptoms with the new switch!
prfctpatrn
Alexandria, VA, USA
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