Anyone experience ignition problems?
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Red 2019 RDX ASPEC
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Anyone experience ignition problems?
I have a 98 2.3 CL. Recently I've noticed my car doesn't start sometimes and I have realized the problem is in my ignition. If I just stick my key in and turn I get nothing but electrical power - no engine trying to turn or anything. I've learned the past couple days that if I stick the key in very carefully it'll start up right away.
Is this an easy fix? And idea how much a fix like this costs? An old worker of mine got her key stuck in the ignition and she just could not pull it out. It ended up costing her about a grand to fix at the dealer.
I also need a new clutch soon. Yuck.
Is this an easy fix? And idea how much a fix like this costs? An old worker of mine got her key stuck in the ignition and she just could not pull it out. It ended up costing her about a grand to fix at the dealer.
I also need a new clutch soon. Yuck.
One custom CL
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i have a similar problem. I stick my key in and it wont turn. thats why im installing the button start. well that and other reasons. im going to investigate mine this coming week so ill find out what i find.
is there a recall on 97 2.2?
is there a recall on 97 2.2?
CL in lawnmower status
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i have had the same kinda issue, and the one i'm talking about has been discussed a few times.
I'd turn the key the whole way and there'd be no clicking or no attempts at starting, just seemed like i had it in the II position but it wasn't. what i've tried is just releasing the clutch maybe half an inch or more from the floor and start it, seems to work fine.
Haven't really had that issue in the last few months tho, btw my car is a '97 2.2
it just sounded like my issue is somewhat the same as yours, so i thought i'd share
I'd turn the key the whole way and there'd be no clicking or no attempts at starting, just seemed like i had it in the II position but it wasn't. what i've tried is just releasing the clutch maybe half an inch or more from the floor and start it, seems to work fine.
Haven't really had that issue in the last few months tho, btw my car is a '97 2.2
it just sounded like my issue is somewhat the same as yours, so i thought i'd share
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From: CA Bay Area, Peninsula
i have had the same kinda issue, and the one i'm talking about has been discussed a few times.
I'd turn the key the whole way and there'd be no clicking or no attempts at starting, just seemed like i had it in the II position but it wasn't. what i've tried is just releasing the clutch maybe half an inch or more from the floor and start it, seems to work fine.
Haven't really had that issue in the last few months tho, btw my car is a '97 2.2
it just sounded like my issue is somewhat the same as yours, so i thought i'd share
I'd turn the key the whole way and there'd be no clicking or no attempts at starting, just seemed like i had it in the II position but it wasn't. what i've tried is just releasing the clutch maybe half an inch or more from the floor and start it, seems to work fine.
Haven't really had that issue in the last few months tho, btw my car is a '97 2.2
it just sounded like my issue is somewhat the same as yours, so i thought i'd share
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It could either be a faulty ignition or a bad clutch ignition sending unit (not sure of the exact name)
I know there is an ignition recall for CL's, just not sure of the years involved.
http://www.automallusa.net/1997/acura/cl/recalls.html
I know there is an ignition recall for CL's, just not sure of the years involved.
1997 ACURA CL Recall ID from NHTSA: 02V120000
Auto Recall Date: MAY 16, 2002
Vehicle Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Model Affected CL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 1000000 Recall Details
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 16, 2002
Vehicle Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 1000000
Model Affected
1997 ACURA CL
1997 Acura CL Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
Defect Consequence:
WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1000000
Notes:
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Auto Recall Date: MAY 16, 2002
Vehicle Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Model Affected CL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 1000000 Recall Details
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 16, 2002
Vehicle Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 1000000
Model Affected
1997 ACURA CL
1997 Acura CL Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
Defect Consequence:
WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1000000
Notes:
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
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One custom CL
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what if your car is gutted? you think they will even touch it?
im considering doing it myself. the part # is 35130-S30-003
I believe they sell you a diff part as an upgrade. I have to check with Matt.
im considering doing it myself. the part # is 35130-S30-003
I believe they sell you a diff part as an upgrade. I have to check with Matt.
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It could either be a faulty ignition or a bad clutch ignition sending unit (not sure of the exact name)
I know there is an ignition recall for CL's, just not sure of the years involved.
http://www.automallusa.net/1997/acura/cl/recalls.html
I know there is an ignition recall for CL's, just not sure of the years involved.
http://www.automallusa.net/1997/acura/cl/recalls.html
If it's the ignition switch causing this problem, could I take advantage of this recall?
Thanks.
6th Gear
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Faulty Ignition on the 1st gen CL's
I took my 97 CL with only 102000 KM's on it into the dealership 3 years ago. I had a problem with the drivers door window, and there was a problem with the ignition switch as well. The fixed the problems for about 900 dollars. I asked if there was any secret warrantee on the window since this was a common problem, and I was told there wasn't. I now see the ignition was problematic as well. Does anyone know how long the extended warrantee on the ignition was ?
This is the second time this dealership has failed to inform me of a extended warrantee. My 2000 TL had the SRS light problem, and they wanted $850 to fix the problem when it was within the 10 year/150K mile limit.
This is the second time this dealership has failed to inform me of a extended warrantee. My 2000 TL had the SRS light problem, and they wanted $850 to fix the problem when it was within the 10 year/150K mile limit.
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I searched on google and couldn't find a mileage limit, here's info about the recall
Recall Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PREVENT PROPER INTERLOCK OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE ¬OFF¬ POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO "PARK."
Consequence
WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
HONDA RECALL NO. 03-088/ACURA RECALL NO. 03-034
Notes
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PREVENT PROPER INTERLOCK OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE ¬OFF¬ POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO "PARK."
Consequence
WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
HONDA RECALL NO. 03-088/ACURA RECALL NO. 03-034
Notes
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
6th Gear
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Thanks for the information
I will call Honda Canada to see if this was covered. This same dealership wanted 850 dollars to fix a 2000 TL with the defective SRS problem. It seems that Honda might honor the warranty as it was detected before the 10 year limit was up.
Unfortunately for me, the next closest Acura dealer is accross the city. I tried to use the Honda dealer close to me, but they can't seem to get simple things such as a paint code for the. I love the cars, but hate the service.
Unfortunately for me, the next closest Acura dealer is accross the city. I tried to use the Honda dealer close to me, but they can't seem to get simple things such as a paint code for the. I love the cars, but hate the service.
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