Notices
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

Radio works with key on/engine off but not with engine running

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-30-2014, 08:50 AM
  #1  
Thread Starter
 
jeffhoe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Radio works with key on/engine off but not with engine running

Just traded my 98 ek for a 94 del sol, and the radio isn't working. When the key is in the on position, the radio is on and runs fine, but when the car is actually on and running, the radio wont turn on at all. I've checked all the fuses, etc... for the life of me can't figure out what it'd be.. Maybe a bad head unit?

Thanks!
Old 10-30-2014, 09:22 AM
  #2  
Honda-Tech Member
 
Former User's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 45,219
Likes: 0
Received 44 Likes on 22 Posts
Default re: Radio works with key on/engine off but not with engine running

Originally Posted by jeffhoe
JWhen the key is in the on position, the radio is on and runs fine, but when the car is actually on and running, the radio wont turn on at all.
Are you saying the radio works with the key in ON(I) but not in ON(II)? If so, the problem is probably the ignition switch.
Old 10-30-2014, 09:29 AM
  #3  
Thread Starter
 
jeffhoe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Radio works with key on/engine off but not with engine running

Yup thats exactly what I'm saying. And damn that sucks..
Old 10-30-2014, 09:33 AM
  #4  
Honda-Tech Member
 
Former User's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 45,219
Likes: 0
Received 44 Likes on 22 Posts
Default Re: Radio works with key on/engine off but not with engine running

You can replace just the electrical part of the switch. There should be no need to replace the entire lock cylinder. The electrical part of the switch is about $50 on eBay.
Old 10-30-2014, 09:36 AM
  #5  
Thread Starter
 
jeffhoe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Radio works with key on/engine off but not with engine running

Alright man thanks for the confirmation.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Shaddak
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
4
09-10-2016 05:36 PM
Tk42
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
9
11-18-2015 12:02 PM
Freeclowns
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
14
02-28-2013 09:20 PM
gony
Audio / Security / Video
5
12-28-2012 07:00 AM



Quick Reply: Radio works with key on/engine off but not with engine running



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:50 PM.