- #1722 of 1936
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Re: Engine just Dies without warning: [antoinet]
by elroy5
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May 27, 2009 (7:35 pm)
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Replying to: antoinet (May 26, 2009 8:43 pm)
Tom,
Try giggling the key, while the engine is running. If you can get the engine to shut off, without changing the switch position, you've found your problem. Do the dash lights go out when this happens (another indication of ignition switch)?
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- #1723 of 1936
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2000 Accord Manual Transmission Problem
by hbund216
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May 28, 2009 (11:56 am)
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I have a 2000 Accord with a manual transmission. Once in a while when I try to shift into 1st gear while stopped the sifter will not go into gear or goes in partially. There is no grinding at all. I can shift into other gears. Trying to see if anyone else has had this issue and what the fix was. The clutch seems to be fine. I'm thinking it's the synchros or the master/slave cylinder.
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- #1724 of 1936
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Re: 98 Honda Accord, stalls/dies while driving [emjkelly]
by pdavenport
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Jun 01, 2009 (9:56 am)
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Replying to: emjkelly (Apr 04, 2007 11:38 am)
Did you ever find out what was causing the car to die? Mine has been doing this off and on for several months, only getting worse.
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- #1725 of 1936
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Re: 98 Honda Accord, stalls/dies while driving [pdavenport]
by antoinet
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Jun 01, 2009 (1:30 pm)
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Replying to: pdavenport (Jun 01, 2009 9:56 am)
no i have not, i tried jiggling the keys while the car was running as elroy instructed me to do in a post like 3 above this one but i could not get the motor to turn off. The dash lights do go out when it does die which he said was an indication of an ignition problem. If i remember correctly there was a recall for the ignition several years ago and im pretty sure my dad took it in to be replaced, if you did not do that maybe you should start there. I will keep you posted.
Tom
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- #1726 of 1936
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Re: 98 Honda Accord, stalls/dies while driving [pdavenport]
by mitchflorida
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Jun 01, 2009 (3:14 pm)
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Replying to: pdavenport (Jun 01, 2009 9:56 am)
Does your car start right back up? My alternator went bad a couple of years ago, and that would cause the car to come to a halt.
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- #1727 of 1936
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Re: Engine just Dies without warning: [antoinet]
by marhar
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Jun 02, 2009 (8:30 am)
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Replying to: antoinet (May 26, 2009 8:43 pm)
I have a 1999 Accord. I had the same problem. I took it to the dealer to get the tune up. I told them the problem of the car dieing with out warning. They told me it was a bad part that was under a recall and fixed it for free. After they fixed the part it has run like new. Call your local dealer and tell them the problem and they should fix it for free. It was a factory recalled part.
Mark
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- #1728 of 1936
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Re: Engine just Dies without warning: [marhar]
by mitchflorida
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Jun 02, 2009 (10:13 am)
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Replying to: marhar (Jun 02, 2009 8:30 am)
Gee, thanks. Does the part have a name? Or is it just a thing-a-ma-jig?
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- #1729 of 1936
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Re: Engine just Dies without warning: [antoinet]
by rlse
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Jun 02, 2009 (4:17 pm)
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Replying to: antoinet (May 26, 2009 8:43 pm)
I also have had this problem. I do know there was a recall on the ignition switch, which is what my problem was. I believe you will find that if this happens again just simply reach down to your key and turn it to the start position very slightly and your car will come back on. You may have to hold the key in this position. If you are short on cash you can wrap tape around key and up to the gauge panel for a short time until the ignition switch wears out further.
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- #1730 of 1936
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Re: 98 Honda Accord, stalls/dies while driving [mitchflorida]
by antoinet
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Jun 02, 2009 (8:25 pm)
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Replying to: mitchflorida (Jun 01, 2009 3:14 pm)
It does start right back up every time which is a good thing, but it is still dangerous to drive if its going to quit, got to be careful pulling out into traffic and would not want to be on the highway. Will let you guys know what i can find out.
Tom
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- #1731 of 1936
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Re: Engine just Dies without warning: [marhar]
by sl156
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Jun 05, 2009 (7:13 pm)
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Replying to: marhar (Jun 02, 2009 8:30 am)
My 99 accord had the ignition switch recalled and replaced by the dealership in 2002 and also had another the ignition key safety recall in 2005. I have put in over 200,000 and recently I have experience what you all have regarding frequent engine dies on the road but able to restart without problem. However I have to hold the key for a second or so while starting the car otherwise the engine would start and die immediately. I am not sure the dealer will replace the ignition switch free this time.
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