Seven problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 1996 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I was driving my 96 Accord at 45 mph on a spring day and it shut off as though I had turned the key off. It would restart for as long as the key was held in the "start" position, but as soon as the key was released (to normal operating position) it would die. The cause was a faulty ignition switch which I had replaced by a repair technician. While I fortunately suffered no harm, had it happened traveling uphill or through an intersection the results could have been disastrous.
While driving at normal freeway speed, engine suddenly quit, tachometer dropped to zero, fan, radio still worked. A few seconds later while the vehicle was still coasting, engine started again. This happened several times, quite scary, and dangerous with two kids in the car on a busy freeway.
It began a couple of months ago intermittently. The car would stop running for no reason. It would start up again with no problem. Now, the car will only run while holding the key between the run and start position. As when it began happening, it does not matter if the car is in gear or not, sitting idle or driving down the highway.
Faulty ignition switch. . . Recurrent intermittant problem. Fails to start. This has been occuring off and on for years. Sometimes the key sensor senses a key in the ignition when a key isnt inserted, thus a beeping sound when the door is opened even if the key is not in the ignition. Car has shut off while driving several times over the years.
Ignition switch on my 1996 Accord sedan is sometimes faulty/intermittent. I would turn the key to the on position and the engine is totally silent, will not crank over. I would do this until the engine cranks over and turns on. The problem is still intermittent to this day.
Vehicle cuts off when decelerating. Vehicle will start back, but is very hazardous in traffic. Dealer has changed iginition switch. But because problem is so intermittent, they can't find a remedy.
Engine check light came on after arriving home. Took to dealer next day. Was informe d by mechanic a faulty ignition switch which needed replacement.