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1999 accord stalling issue (solved)


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95Z71
02-25-2008, 07:24 AM
I started asking on another thread about the car stalling in drive. But I though it was worth posting again in a new thread if it helps anybody solve there stalling problems.
We have a 99 accord that would stall whenever it wanted. To make a long story short I was told by the dealed it was the aftermarket autostart. While removing the autostart I had the key on but the car was not running I was wiggling the wires that come from the ignition swtich. The relay clicked and the dashlights flickered so I new I was on to something. I removed trhe switch from the car and set it in the "run"position with a screw driver and hooked a multi meter to the black and white wires to complete the loop. I wiggled the wires around once again and the meter was jumping all over the place showing the switch was bad.This switch was already replaced by the dealer under recall.
QUESTION> SHOULD THE DEALER BE ON THE HOOK FOR THE NEW SWITCH AND SHOULD THEY HAVE TO REIMBERSE ME FOR THE 100.00 DIAGNOSIS THAT WAS INCORRECT?? I am not going to bother trying to get them for the 250.00 auto start that I had to remove on there diagnosis.

95Z71
02-25-2008, 11:56 AM
UPDATE: The dealer agreed to replace the ignition switch again and reimburse me for the mis- diagnosed autostart. I did not try to get them to replace the autostart, I think they are more trouble than there worth anyway.
So, If you have an accord that stalls even after the ignition recall it may be the switch again.
I will update this post when I get the car back and it has been driven for a while to se if there are any more stalling issues.

95Z71
03-06-2008, 06:43 AM
Well, We have had the car back for about a month and no stalling.
So if your are having trouble similar to this I would recommend taking the lower cover off the steering colum and take a good look at the ignition switch wires Give them a wiggle with the car running and see if it stalls.
I worked for me after months (and 4 trips to the dealer/shop) of going crazy trying to figure it out.
-95Z

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