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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 12:43 PM
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when i turn the ignition key the starter turns over and starts and as soon as i let go of the key the car dies. if i hold the key in the start position it will keep running. i replaced the main relay and it did not work (waste of $60). the guy up at honda said that it might be the ignition switch. let me know asap b/c im stuck w/o a car.
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-Seth-
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 12:56 PM
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Double check the grounds.
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boostedcivic25 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> it might be the ignition switch.</TD></TR></TABLE>

second that.
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 01:16 PM
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You need to make sure your distibutor is getting power while the switch is in the on position. I think it is a Black w/ yellow wire. Use an online Helms or buy one to do a check on it. If it isn't getting 12volts you probably need a switch.
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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thanks guys ill check all that and get back to you with the results.
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 03:39 PM
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thanks guys got it fixed. it ended up being the ignition switch wire harness that needed to be replaced.
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 03:53 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boostedcivic25 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thanks guys got it fixed. it ended up being the ignition switch wire harness that needed to be replaced.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boostedcivic25 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">might be the ignition switch. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I don't think its the ignition wires trying switching cars it should work then. j/k good to hear H-t comes through for once
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 02:15 AM
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glad you got it fixed
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