Car struggles to start. Ignition switch?
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Car struggles to start. Ignition switch?
Hello HT. For awhile now, my car has been struggling to turn on the first time I turn the key. The car starts up, but dies right after. Sometimes, the car dies out of nowhere. My starter was replaced a month or two ago so I don't suspect that to be the problem. Also, whenever I hit a hard bump or pothole, the car dies after a few seconds of impact.
So the reason why I suspect my ignition switch is because the car doesn't turn off when I hold the key "forward". For example:Clutch is in, I turn on the car, clutch is out, but I don't take off my hand from they key. As soon as I let go of the key, the car dies. This doesn't always happens but it usually does. Could this be a bad ignition switch?
Oh, and the lights from my cluster stay on when the key is in. Any input will be greatly appreciated. It's a 1999 ek with a d16y8 engine.
So the reason why I suspect my ignition switch is because the car doesn't turn off when I hold the key "forward". For example:Clutch is in, I turn on the car, clutch is out, but I don't take off my hand from they key. As soon as I let go of the key, the car dies. This doesn't always happens but it usually does. Could this be a bad ignition switch?
Oh, and the lights from my cluster stay on when the key is in. Any input will be greatly appreciated. It's a 1999 ek with a d16y8 engine.
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Re: Car struggles to start. Ignition switch?
If you suspect it being the ignition switch, bring it to a honda dealership. They will replace itnfor free because of a service recall. I got mine for free months ago.
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