Hello all,

I have a 1999 Accord LX that sometimes cuts off while I'm driving. I have changed out the ignition switch and basic tune up. Does anyone have any ideas what else I should try?

Thanks
Madipor

 

Starting Problems

 

Pull any and all stored checked engine codes using an obd2 reader.

 

, check out this video Honda die on the road.

 

I have the same issue but very random. I am still digging. Changed cap. Rotor,seals in the distributor. Plugs wires and . Ecu, still have the issue. Have not touched fuel system other than egr ports and cover.

 

Crank sensor on the way out? Or do they die all at once?

 

Have you checked your VIN on the Honda site for any recalls? The '99 in my sig was the subject of a recall of the ignition switch module that caused this exact issue.
Recall Number
02V120000
Recall Date
05/16/2002
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

 

Did you check/change the ignition switch itself?

 

 

Was this the issue for you? Our 99 LX (230,000 miles) has been doing this for years but has gotten worse the past few months. I was thinking the switch or some other electrical component was likely culprit given the symptoms of how it cuts off. There have been times it's taken 12-15 times to have the car stay running instead of immediately cutting out. I didn't know this was a common problem.

 

Often it's the ignition switch. You can test it by starting the car, wiggling the key in the switch, and it cuts off.

That seems to be the most common scenario.

Another common thing is for the engine grounds to either get loose or go missing, or get rusted and cause issue. There's one near the front of the car, over by the motor mount or transmission that seems to get broken or missing often enough.

Of course, there's always a distributor going bad or harnesses that are loose in some manner.

 

Tried it last night and it certainly acts per ETCG's video so have a switch on order now. For whatever reason, my 99 Accord isn't covered under the switch recall they did for this gen.