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  1. Join Date
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    #1
    Hi,

    I have a 97 Honda Accord 2.2L VTI-S, sometimes when I start it, it won't start, walang redondo, no reaction when I turn the key. I just wait a couple of minutes then it starts up with no issues again.

    Battery is ok naman. Lights, radio, etc work fine. I've only experienced it two times since feb 2010.

    What could this be?

    I'm thinking, maybe it's the immobilizer bugging out?
    Or a dirty starter solenoid or ?
    Last edited by sleepsus; April 23rd, 2011 at 03:33 PM.

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    #2
    may clicking sound ba? pag wala baka main relay problem

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    #3
    Quote Originally Posted by raycon_24 View Post
    may clicking sound ba? pag wala baka main relay problem
    the immobilizer is there so that the engine will not run if the key used has no chip. but still, the starter will crank the engine, but dies down once the key is released.

    So your problem could be a erratic or bad electrical contact.

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    #4
    No clicking sound. I do notice the lights (when I have the park lights on) go dim when I turn the key to start it, and thats about all the reaction I get.

    Thanks sa replies. Dalhin ko kay Mel bukas with your inputs.

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    #5
    +1 sa bad electrical wiring sir. baka may loose connection lang

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    #6
    Quote Originally Posted by sleepsus View Post
    Hi,

    I have a 97 Honda Accord 2.2L VTI-S, sometimes when I start it, it won't start, walang redondo, no reaction when I turn the key. I just wait a couple of minutes then it starts up with no issues again.

    Battery is ok naman. Lights, radio, etc work fine. I've only experienced it two times since feb 2010.

    What could this be?

    I'm thinking, maybe it's the immobilizer bugging out?
    Or a dirty starter solenoid or ?

    Pa check mo yung ignition switch. May product update dati yang model na yan dahil sa faulty ignition switch. Baka di pa napalitan yan. If ever yun nga ang sira, bumili ka ng switch sa Honda mismo para sure na yung updated part number ang makuha mo. Huwag surplus o replacement.

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    #7
    Napa check ko na kanina kay mel, binaklas yung starter motor/solenoid assembly and sobrang dumi and wala nang lubrication. So ni linis at nilagyan ng grasa yung mga bearings and tinest, ok naman.

    Hindi naman kasi laging lumalabas yung sakit nya, kaya kanina kay Mel walang problema. Pag uwi ko, nag pahinga muna tapos nag grocery kami, pag alis, ayun unang start ayaw mag start - pero ngayon may click na akong na ririnig - ni start ko ulit ok na.

    mukang mahabang hanapan to ng pinag mumulan ng sakit.

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    #8
    Quote Originally Posted by sleepsus View Post
    Napa check ko na kanina kay mel, binaklas yung starter motor/solenoid assembly and sobrang dumi and wala nang lubrication. So ni linis at nilagyan ng grasa yung mga bearings and tinest, ok naman.

    Hindi naman kasi laging lumalabas yung sakit nya, kaya kanina kay Mel walang problema. Pag uwi ko, nag pahinga muna tapos nag grocery kami, pag alis, ayun unang start ayaw mag start - pero ngayon may click na akong na ririnig - ni start ko ulit ok na.

    mukang mahabang hanapan to ng pinag mumulan ng sakit.
    Sana pina check mo na rin yung ignition switch at the same time na nagpa overhaul ka ng starter.

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    #9
    Quote Originally Posted by arch_auto View Post
    Sana pina check mo na rin yung ignition switch at the same time na nagpa overhaul ka ng starter.
    ok naman daw yung starter, linis lang daw and re lubricate. Inuna ko muna yung pinaka simple na fix (at pinaka mura) ... next week yung ignition switch naman.

    Any tips on how to check the ignition switch for faults? Thanks!

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    #10
    ito ba sir yung recall announcement?
    http://www.hondalac.com/service/Bulletins/x02-031e.pdf

    Safety Recall: Ignition Switch
    (Supersedes 02-031, dated September 2002)
    BACKGROUND
    Electrical contacts in the ignition switch can wear
    prematurely due to high electrical current passing
    through the switch. Worn-out ignition contacts could
    cause the engine to stall without warning. Although the
    engine will restart in most cases, a vehicle that stalls
    while driving increases the risk of a crash.
    VEHICLES AFFECTED
    • 1997–99 Accord (L4)
    • 1998–99 Accord (L4 and V6)
    • 1998–99 Civic
    • 1997–99 CR-V
    • 1997–99 Odyssey
    • 1997–99 Prelude
    Not every vehicle in the years and models listed
    above is affected by this campaign. Before
    beginning work, verify that the vehicle is eligible by
    checking your campaign responsibility report.

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