2003 EX - Problems with Iginition? Takes a couple turns for car to turn over/start?
 

So on my EX, sometimes I'll hit the ignition after the second click, and it will just feel like the battery is dead.


So from trial and error I found that it wasnt the battery, :p but instead the starter (or so I thought). I had the Starter replaced like 2 months ago.


So fastforward to today, and its still doing the same thing. I'll turn the key and it will act as iff the battery is dead. But if I do it 5-6 times, around the 6th time the car will magically turn over/ on.


What is this? Is there some kind of defect with starters/ignition here that I dont know about?


Any help would be greatly appreciated. :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer:

Re: 2003 EX - Problems with Iginition? Takes a couple turns for car to turn over/star
 

Sounds like something may be wrong with the ignition switch.

Re: 2003 EX - Problems with Iginition? Takes a couple turns for car to turn over/star
 

Hmmm........


Thanks for the input.


Anyone else? I'll have to have the mechanic check it out. At 92k Miles, It wouldnt surprise me.

Re: 2003 EX - Problems with Iginition? Takes a couple turns for car to turn over/star
 

Anyone else?


Will maybe have video of it later today or tomorrow.

Re: 2003 EX - Problems with Iginition? Takes a couple turns for car to turn over/star
 

After doing a search, anyone think it could be the immobilizer chip inside the key?

Re: 2003 EX - Problems with Iginition? Takes a couple turns for car to turn over/star
 

I would start with the switch as stated. It sounds like it is worn and not making contact. If it was the chip, it wouldn't magically work after a few tries. Check the switch and come back with what you find.

Re: 2003 EX - Problems with Iginition? Takes a couple turns for car to turn over/star
 

The thing that makes me think its the chip, is how when it doesnt start the light key is blinking basically telling me "hey its the immobilizer stupid", is what I am thinking.


What do you guys think? From searching thats what I am gathering...

Re: 2003 EX - Problems with Iginition? Takes a couple turns for car to turn over/star
 

It would have been nice if you had included that information in your original post.

It could be the key, although it's more likely the receiver.

Re: 2003 EX - Problems with Iginition? Takes a couple turns for car to turn over/star
 

SOrry about that. Didnt figure that out until I did some searching and figured out to notice the blinking light in front of me lol.


Reciever? WHere is that located and how much do they go for? And reciever of what? The signal the key is sending out?

Re: 2003 EX - Problems with Iginition? Takes a couple turns for car to turn over/star
 

Try using the key and only the key, meaning take it off the keyring and use it. Sometimes objects close to the key can cause an issue.

The receiver is part of the ignition switch assembly. It's screwed to the key cylinder, and is easy to replace. Honda will have to program it, though. (IIRC)


Try the key thing first. If that doesn't work, I'll see about scribbling together the troubleshooting procedure.

Re: 2003 EX - Problems with Iginition? Takes a couple turns for car to turn over/star
 

Ok cool. Thanks! Will give feedback later this afternoon. Bout' to go to work.

Re: 2003 EX - Problems with Iginition? Takes a couple turns for car to turn over/star
 

Sounds like the ignition switch to me. If if was the imob. it would never start. The green key light on the dash would always be flashing as well.

Re: 2003 EX - Problems with Iginition? Takes a couple turns for car to turn over/star
 

If it was the ignition switch?


So is there a write up of how to replace it? How much is the ignition switch from honda?