Hey guys,

My girlfriend just called me to let me know that her car, a 1999 Honda Civic, with only 72,000 and in very good condition, just shut off on her while she was driving. This is the 5th time it has happened to her in about 3 months. She is getting very frustrated as am I. This a safety concern.

She says the car shuts off for no reason. She coasts to a stop, puts it in park and tries to start it. It takes a few tries, then fires right up.

Other than that, the car always starts and drives great. Purrs like a kitten.

Thoughts??? Thanks.

P.S. The check engine light is not on, and has never come on.

 

if none of the dash lights come on when it dies then it is the ignition switch

 

make sure that the battery isnt grounding out on the hood. if it is it could shut the car off, make sure that the batt cable is tight too.

 

does it take awhile to start up ? does it fire up after a few cranks or does she have to let it sit for awhile? if so could be a main relay problem or dizzy related

 

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Its the ignition switch. Some Honda's had a recall because of the ignition switch.

Go to your dealership, they can look it up for you.

DAN

 

Thanks guys. Much appreciated. Thanks for the tip about the recall. Off to the stealership I go. :D