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car starts but wont stay on!! help plz

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Old May 6, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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Im gonna try to explain this the best that i can and in as much detail as i can. The other day I was driving my car and it just cut off out of no where.. It did not sputter or nothing just rpm's dropped and it shut off. I later on got the car towed to my house and began looking into what the problem could be. The car starts with no problem but it shuts off, even if you give it gas it just shuts right off. I changed my computer and main relay. I also checked all of my fuses (ecu fuse and ignition fuse) and they are all good. When i turn the car to accel (1 click before starting) the fuel pump does not come on and non of the dash lights not even the cel. But the car starts n cuts right off.. If anyone has any input as to what this could be please let me know.. My car has a new dizzy (5 months old) plugs and wires are good, battery is new (3 months old).. Please if you have any input let me know.. some things that are done to my car:

its a 1995 ex
d16y8 long block
stock trans
255 fuel pump
stock p28 comp

swaps been in the car for almost 2 years and have had no problems what so ever with this car till now

all my grounds are good i checked those n they are all making more than perfect contact lol

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Old May 7, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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Old May 7, 2012 | 09:08 AM
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thanx for making this easier than normal with great description of your problem and everything done so far to diagnose it, very rare here on HT....

with that said, if you truly replaced all of the above items with known good working parts then the only thing left is something very commonm amongst your vehicle.
Ignition switch
troubleshoot and replace if needed using this informative guide

http://techauto.awardspace.com/ignitionswitch.html
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Old May 7, 2012 | 09:14 AM
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Yea take off the 2 screws to the ignition switch and use a screwdriver to start the car. If it dies whenever you stop holding it in the start position its the ignition switch. Easily found at junkyards.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 09:29 AM
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its definitely the ignition. i had a similar problem, tho my ( at the time 93 sedan ) did not shut off. the intermittent wipers work while driving, unless i wiggled the key lol.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 92lxsleeper
its definitely the ignition. i had a similar problem, tho my ( at the time 93 sedan ) did not shut off. the intermittent wipers work while driving, unless i wiggled the key lol.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by beecee18
thanx for making this easier than normal with great description of your problem and everything done so far to diagnose it, very rare here on HT....

with that said, if you truly replaced all of the above items with known good working parts then the only thing left is something very commonm amongst your vehicle.
Ignition switch
troubleshoot and replace if needed using this informative guide

http://techauto.awardspace.com/ignitionswitch.html
Originally Posted by Tk42
Yea take off the 2 screws to the ignition switch and use a screwdriver to start the car. If it dies whenever you stop holding it in the start position its the ignition switch. Easily found at junkyards.
Originally Posted by 92lxsleeper
its definitely the ignition. i had a similar problem, tho my ( at the time 93 sedan ) did not shut off. the intermittent wipers work while driving, unless i wiggled the key lol.
Originally Posted by beecee18

thank you everyone for your help n the info and input.. but it is the ignition switch as you all have said.. i took it apart and the inside is burnt.. i have ordered a new switch and i will be back on the road tomorrow.. thank youuu!
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Old May 7, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ...:::MaRk:::...
thank you everyone for your help n the info and input.. but it is the ignition switch as you all have said.. i took it apart and the inside is burnt.. i have ordered a new switch and i will be back on the road tomorrow.. thank youuu!
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh

dont speak so soon,
It will hear you!

JK bud report back if you would to help us help more in the future!
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Old May 7, 2012 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by beecee18
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh

dont speak so soon,
It will hear you!

JK bud report back if you would to help us help more in the future!
lol yea for real lol let me not jinx it lol she prob is listening lol but i will let ya know what happens tomorrow once new one is installed.
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Old May 8, 2012 | 11:50 AM
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Phone honda with your vin ready and have them run a check on the recalls for your car, my ignition switch went on my 98 hatch and honda replaced it for free
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Old May 8, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Frase_civic
Phone honda with your vin ready and have them run a check on the recalls for your car, my ignition switch went on my 98 hatch and honda replaced it for free
Ill keep this in mind for the em1
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Old May 9, 2012 | 10:50 AM
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shes all fixed.. put new ignition switch in and spliced the wires in for the alarm.. changed the ignition relay since it blew n she started right up
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