Ignition Switch problems of the 1997 Honda Accord - part 1

I am hearing electrical sparking sound when I turn ignition switch to start position. The car starts only after several attempts. Car was stationary.

The car dies while driving, sometimes in motion, sometimes stopped in traffic. The mechanic said it is the ignition switch. This was the subject of a recall previously in 2002. I can't tell if my car was listed or repaired then.

Honda dealership replaced ignition switch. The original ignition switch was replaced in the 2002 recall. The replacement switch was replaced in 2016 after exhibiting the same symptoms that led to the original recall: silent stall. The faulty switch led to a stall at a stop light and when the light turned green I was rear ended as I was attempting to restart the car. I had to reach out to Honda asking them to verify the problem and replace at no charge.

The contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to latch in place without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the ignition key disengaged while in the on position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Tl- the contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times while on a highway and a major roadway intermittently. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number:02v120000 (electrical system) and 98v231000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the o-ring needed to be replaced along with a repair to an oil leak before the vehicle could be diagnosed to determine the failure. The failure was getting progressively worse. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact was waiting for approval from the manufacturer to authorized the dealer to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 183,000. Dyd.

My car engine some times used to suddenly shut off and stop abruptly, while slowing or braking. At times, it will start right away after cranking the ignition switch, but, some times, required several tries. Abrupt stopping caused extremely dangerous situation, as the drivers behind had to make very hard stops and narrowly missed hitting rear end of my Honda. Since the problem was occurring intermittently, it was very difficult to diagnose and took almost one year. First my mechanic thought it was caused by defective idling speed control relay, then due to bad ignition related relay, which was replaced, but the fault persisted and stalling became more frequent. Actually, the defect was due to worn or defective ignition switch, which use to shut the engine off while slowing or braking. After replacing the ignition switch approximately one year ago, car has never stalled.

On my way home on I-295 my car lost all power and was hard to steer and brakes did not work. I was able to coast to a stop in the emergency lane. I had the car towed to a local mechanic who informed me that it was a bad ignition switch. I took the car to the Honda dealership and the part was under recall. The Honda tech called me yesterday and tried to tell me that the problem was in the fuse box. My mechanic already knew it was the switch and Honda told me the same thing when I dropped the car off. Im not sure if they were trying to upsell me or deny responsibility.

My 1997 Honda Accord would occasionally not start. Then while driving, the engine will quietly shutoff without stalling or misfiring. Now car will shut off after starting when ignition switch goes back to "run' or "on" position.

1997 Honda Accord coupe, 2. 2l, dx trim ignition switch failure. Fiance' and her daughter were driving this vehicle when the engine just "died", no power, no warning light illuminations, etc. Vehicle did/does restart at this time. This is identical to the Honda campaign recall #02v120000 which covers some Hondas of this year/model. I contacted Honda and was basically blown off. . . "sorry, this recall doesn't cover your particular vehicle's VIN. " failure occurs frequently, at random, no particular indicators that it was going to happen. Consequences could be fatal if this fault occurred in an intersection, while passing another vehicle, etc. Because Honda would not make safe their faulty ignition switch, I replaced the switch at my expense at approximately $60/part, plus my time. Honda charges $211 to repair this, so the "total" repair cost with my parts/labor is $211. I did not save the part unfortunately, not thinking of notifying you until too late. The final "dying" that occurred on 9/18/2010 was the last straw. It would be great if others suffering from this obvious fault could be reimbursed or prevented from having to deal with this issue.

The contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the ignition on the vehicle would not lock. He had to turn it completely off in order for the key to come out of the ignition without being in park. The failure made it possible for the vehicle roll away and potentially cause a crash to occur. Honda stated that they could offer no assistance and the repairs would be at the owners expense. The current and failure mileages were approximately 115,000. Updated 11/12/10 updated 11/16/jb.

Engine stalls without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Occurs unexpected and with out any warning. Instance occurs at all speeds and leaves driver in possible deadly situation. Failure corrected on similar Honda vehicles on recall 02v120000 (ignition switch) but not all models included as in my VIN.

The contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. In 2004, the vehicle was repaired According to a recall for the ignition switch. While driving 25 mph, the ignition switch failed again and the vehicle lost power. The failure also occurs at various speeds. The vehicle is currently at the dealer for repairs. The current mileage was 143,000 and failure mileage was 135,000.

Honda missed a recall on an ignition switch that could have caused me a fatal accident as the car was stopping on the freeway once at full speed 65+ mph I brought the car in with detail of the problem "the car dying' and they misdiagnosed it and failed to see the recall which they would have had access to once they input the VIN - Honda then refused to reimburse me the money I paid for the unnecessary and unsuccessful work that they did.

The contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. While driving 50 mph or greater, the vehicle shut off. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the pgmfi relay was the cause of failure. The vehicle has not been repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The current mileage was 184,000 and failure mileage was 179,000.

I have a 1997 Honda Accord. I have been having serious problems with the car turning off while I am driving. It looks as if the problem should have been covered in NHTSA campaign id number 02v120000 but was not. I consulted the Honda dealer and they said that my car was not covered by this recall and therefore I must pay for the repairs to the ignition switch. With a possible one million cars recalled, it seems as if they have missed some. I have also found other people with the same problem and feel that it needs to be addressed. Thanks for your help.

: the contact stated while driving at 40 mph the engine stalled without warning. The ignition switch had already been replaced twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who performed diagnostic testing and determined the ignition switch was bad again. The dealership replaced the ignition switch again. Updated 2/9/2006 - the ignition switch was also recalled (02v120000) in the summer 2002. The dealer installed an improved ignition switch but that one failed as well.

The consumer had the ignition switch replaced on a recall number 99i-0020000 on January 20. The same problem started again in June. Vehicle stalled while driving on the highway at 65 mph. The consumer was almost struck by another vehicle. The dealer was contacted, and they stated that the parts had already been replaced twice, and there has to be something else wrong.

Consumer was able to take the key out of the ignition switch without the vehicle being in park. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

A couple of months back I read about a recall on various Honda and Acura vehicles with regard to an ignition switch problem in consumer reports. The recall affected some 19'97 models, but 1998 and newer Accords. I own a '97 Accord that is experiencing the same problem. I contacted a local dealer and after almost 3 weeks of aggravating phone calls redirecting me to everyone from the corporate office to the janitor, I was denied inclusion in the recall. Some of the excuses were that my vehicle has too many miles on it to be included, that I don't maintain a service relationship with any particular dealer, and that it may just be my key has worn out (both of them at the same time?). I was wondering if it is customary to make such arbitrary decisions when determining inclusion in a safety recall. All those factors listed do not change the fact that my car can roll away after I remove my key.

Recall 02v120000 concerning ignition switch failure. Vehicle was repaired under this recall last year. However, the stalling problem recurred. Dealer informed consumer that the repairs were done, and he was not obligated to repair it again.

Per consumer, after the dealership superior Honda; orangeburg SC; 803-531-6161, had the vehicle for over a week the recall for the igntion switch 02 v 070 000 was not done. Ts.

Nhtsa# 02 v 120 000/ignition switch: island Honda, manahawkin, NJ was unable to honor recall. Not enough parts available. Please provide any further information. Mr.

Consumer received recall notice 02v120000 for ignition switch. Technician left live wires hanging from underneath dashboard.

Consumer states that Honda manufacturer is refusing to do any recall on vehicle cause vehicle was made in canada, and the Honda canada is refusing to do any recall on vehcile cause vehicle is no longer in canada. Also per Honda USA vehicle is registered in canada. Nlm.

Dealership is refusing to remove alarm system to do recall o2v120000 repairs on ignition system. Ak.

Consumer states that delaer is charging for the disconnecting of an alarm in order to correct recall.

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall 02v120000 ignition switch repairs. Dealer advised consumer that she would have to wait until car has 50000 miles before they would do repairs.

No parts available recall#02v120000ignition switch. Honda auto drive santa ana, CA 714-547-3555. Nlm.

Prior to the recall the ignition switch failed causing the engine to completely stop.

1997 Honda Accord. Consumer states vehicle was not apart of 2002 recall but has a problem concerning the ignition switch the consumer stated the key would come out of the ignition, when the vehicle was in drive or neutral. On one occasion the vehicle slightly rolled in the parking lot at work and hit another vehicle. There was not much of an incline, so neither vehicle was damaged. The dealer replaced a faulty ignition lock cylinder.

Consumer received a recall notice on faulty ignition switch. Consumer contacted the dealer to schedule an appointment to have the recall service done, but the dealer told him that he will be charged for the labor because his vehicle had an aftermarket alarm system.

Nhtsa recall 02v120000 concerning ignition switch failure. Gwinnette place Honda, GA; parts are on back order, and dealership doesn't know when parts are coming in. Dealership told consumer to go try another location, with lack of concern for referrals. Please describe details.

Dealership is refusing to do recall 02v12000 repairs concerning ignition switch. Ak.

Erratic performance is accurring in this vehicle with lights coming on without switch being on. Also, owner notices other failures. He was told that vehicle was not part of the recall 02v120000 concerning ignition switch. Please describe details.

Ignition lock sticks continually, unable to turn key on several occasions. Mjs.