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2005 Odyssey intermittent starting problems

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#1 of 7 2005 Odyssey intermittent starting problems by botott

Oct 02, 2009 (4:21 pm)

Over the past several months, my 2005 van periodically simply won't start up, typically, after a day or so of non use, but not always.
 
I have been to the dealer 5 times, and they can never replicate this issue when its there.
 
I wonder if it could be the ignition kill switch. However, the green key light does come on when its supposed to when the key is turned to the correct position. The starter does crank, but its like its not getting any gas. Its not a battery issue, thats been checked.
 
Its appears that there was a recall issue on a 2004 for some cracked wiring in the fuel pump causing the car not to start.
 
This is truly one of the most frustrating things I have ever gone through in 25 years of car ownership.
 
Any advice would be most welcome.

#2 of 7 Re: 2005 Odyssey intermittent starting problems [botott] by porkstu

Dec 13, 2010 (7:17 am)

Replying to: botott (Oct 02, 2009 4:21 pm)
I know this is nearly a year later but I have this same model van and was wondering if you ever figured out the problem because we're experiencing the same issues!?
 
Thanks,
Jason
jtkdlhgmail.com

#3 of 7 problems with battery by jaynep

Dec 16, 2010 (10:10 pm)

I have a 2007 Honda odyssey and I am having problems with the battery dying. If I leave anything on for more than one minute my car is dead. I took the car to the dealer thinking the battery was bad and there is nothing wrong with the battery. I have heard other people complaining about the same thing. When I called Honda they did not have any complaints If anyone else has this same problem please let me know and also call Honda to formally explain what is happening.

#4 of 7 2005 Odyssey with Starting Problems by 6_of_us

Dec 17, 2010 (9:24 am)

For over a year I experienced intermittent starting problems. After several trips to the Dealer, several attempts to re-create the problem (without success), the car finally died for good. We had it towed to the Dealer and they could not get it started.
 
Battery had full charge, starter/ignition kill switch checked out fine. All cables leading to/from the battery to the starter were fine at the connectors. As a last resort the Technician cut through the MIDDLE of the cable leading from the Battery to the Starter.... MASSIVE CORROSION!!!! He claims to only have seen this in the Honda CRV's.
 
SInce the cable was replaced, I have never again experienced the intermittent starting problem.
 
I have had PLENTY of other problems with the ca as well, and I am very disappointed with it.
I have always owned Honda's and have always been very pleased - not so in this case.
 
My 2005 Honda Odyssey has 75,000 miles on it and has had, among other things, the following:
- the above mentioned intermittent starting problem lasted for 2 years until it was fixed.
- Air Condenser has been replaced TWICE. (have experience several problems with the A/C).
- BRAND NEW Transmission put in due to Transmission Failure at 70K.
 
I am looking at the Toyota Sienna for our next Minivan, my wallet can't handle another Honda like this one.

#5 of 7 Re: 2005 Odyssey intermittent starting problems [botott] by xialibaren

Dec 26, 2010 (12:39 pm)

Replying to: botott (Oct 02, 2009 4:21 pm)
Last night (12/25/2010) I have the same problem. Before I turn the ignition, it looked fine: dashboard lights on, reading lights can be turned on. When I turned ignition, the starting process stopped about 1/3 of the way, and went completely black, no dashboard lighting, no reading lights, cannot produce any response when I turn again. After I take the key out and left the car for one two minutes and before my kids got out, my son noticed dashboard lights on again. I turned ignition, it started the car just fine. I wonder if it will die on me again when I am in a remote parking lot with no cellphone signal.

#6 of 7 Re: 2005 Odyssey intermittent starting problems [xialibaren] by 05odyssey

Apr 06, 2011 (10:29 am)

Replying to: xialibaren (Dec 26, 2010 12:39 pm)
Did you find a fix to this problem? I have the same problem and now while I am driving the car will turn off for just a second and everything dies(radio, lights, etc.) then turns back on and all is back to normal.

#7 of 7 Re: 2005 Odyssey intermittent starting problems [05odyssey] by xialibaren

Apr 06, 2011 (9:04 pm)

Replying to: 05odyssey (Apr 06, 2011 10:29 am)
I have not find a cure. The good news is it has not happened again. I told the Honda shop about this during last regular service. They did not find anything wrong and did not do anything special. So I'll wait for the next occurrence. Hope that's after I've donated it to charity.

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