'98 Honda Accord EX
145,000 miles
4 Cylinder 2.3

Symptoms
While driving, car stalls, dashboard goes dark, and car shuts off. Wait 5-15 minutes and car starts up and runs fine. (May not be related, but car has been downshifting pretty hard lately, espicially when engine is cold.)

Troubleshooting
Took it to dealership and they indicated that they didn't know what the problem was, but there was no voltage between the ICM and coil. They gave me a list of parts they could start replacing. Took the list to Auto Zone and replaced them myself. Same symptoms.

Items Replaced
Plugs
Wires
Distributor Cap
Rotor
Ignition Control Module
Ignition Coil
Iginition Switch (Old ignition switch had a relay spliced in it, new one doesn't)



Thanks for any assistance!!

 

engine grounds make sure they are all good

 

Thanks for the reply. All my grounds look fine, but that wouldn't explain the not being able to start for 10-15 minutes, would it??


Thanks again

 

ignition switch buddy. did you get it fixed yet?

 

I just went through this problem with a 98 accord 4cyl.

The ignition switch was verified to be bad while I was at the dealer. Dealer replaced it. After about a week it shut off while driving again.

Did this next part myself.
Main relay, removed, disassembled, found broken solder joint, re-soldered all main leads for both relays (two relays on one board). Reinstalled in car.
So far so good.

My car had both problems.

Hope this helps.

Main relay info below.

http://techauto.awardspace.com/mainrelaydefine.html