need help pls... car dies while driving
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need help pls... car dies while driving
well my co-worker has a 98 accord vtec with headers and exhaust. he drives with the spare key. no master key. he'll drive for a bit then dies. everything just shuts. or he'll start his car then a min later it'll die on him. this happens to him a few times a week. sometimes it'll be fine for a month and continues again. pls help. thanks
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Re: need help pls... car dies while driving (PhantomGSR)
Safety Recall: Ignition Switch
(Supersedes 02-031, dated September 17, 2002)
BACKGROUND
Electrical contacts in the ignition switch can wear
prematurely due to high electrical current passing
through the switch. Worn out ignition contacts could
cause the engine to stall without warning. Although the
engine will restart in most cases, a vehicle that stalls
while driving increases the risk of a crash.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
• 1997 Accord (L4)
• 1998–99 Accord (L4 and V6)
• 1998–00 Civic
• 1997–99 CR-V
• 1997–00 Odyssey
• 1997–99 Prelude
Not every vehicle in the years and models listed
above is affected by this campaign. Before
beginning work, verify that the vehicle is eligible by
checking at least one of the following.
• The customer has a notification letter.
• The vehicle is shown on your campaign
responsibility report.
• The vehicle is shown as eligible on a DCS or iN
(Interactive Network) VIN Status Inquiry.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a
notification of this campaign. An example of the
customer notification is at the end of this service
bulletin.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the electrical (ignition) switch.
NOTE: Reinstalling aftermarket parts (security
systems, alarms, audio systems, etc.) connected to the
ignition wiring is not covered under this campaign. If a
customer wants a non-Honda part reinstalled, the shop
that installed the part (or the customer) must do the
work and assume liability. In addition, the customer is
responsible for all costs associated with the non-Honda
part and its installation. If you have any questions
about this, please contact your District Service
Manager.
(Supersedes 02-031, dated September 17, 2002)
BACKGROUND
Electrical contacts in the ignition switch can wear
prematurely due to high electrical current passing
through the switch. Worn out ignition contacts could
cause the engine to stall without warning. Although the
engine will restart in most cases, a vehicle that stalls
while driving increases the risk of a crash.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
• 1997 Accord (L4)
• 1998–99 Accord (L4 and V6)
• 1998–00 Civic
• 1997–99 CR-V
• 1997–00 Odyssey
• 1997–99 Prelude
Not every vehicle in the years and models listed
above is affected by this campaign. Before
beginning work, verify that the vehicle is eligible by
checking at least one of the following.
• The customer has a notification letter.
• The vehicle is shown on your campaign
responsibility report.
• The vehicle is shown as eligible on a DCS or iN
(Interactive Network) VIN Status Inquiry.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a
notification of this campaign. An example of the
customer notification is at the end of this service
bulletin.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the electrical (ignition) switch.
NOTE: Reinstalling aftermarket parts (security
systems, alarms, audio systems, etc.) connected to the
ignition wiring is not covered under this campaign. If a
customer wants a non-Honda part reinstalled, the shop
that installed the part (or the customer) must do the
work and assume liability. In addition, the customer is
responsible for all costs associated with the non-Honda
part and its installation. If you have any questions
about this, please contact your District Service
Manager.
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