Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 1998 Acura Integra.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical Failure problems | |
| Battery problems | |
| Horn Assembly problems |
1988 Acura Integra LS driving west on adams hill st. At ft. Sumter in san antonio, tex. , about 6pm, 09/21/05. All of a sudden the car started spurting (missing) and the engine started smoking and caught fire as a result of an electrical failure. The fire was put out firer extinguisher and fire dept. The engine/elec. Wires was totaled and beyond repair and no repairs done to date. Report to farmers ins. , fire department, and process reporting to police. This is first electrical fire on this care since owned. Appears main fuse box ignited. Seems like manufacturer defect. Quick action prevented loss of life. The igniter was replaced in this car as result of recall.
Battery leaks, occurred twice- by separate units - could have caused fire by burning hole in charcoal canister (post emmissions storage 3-31). Second incident discovered 9-12, could have traumatic impact on abs motor relay system(wire harness directly under battery mount).
Horn failed. Yh.