Engine Randomly Cuts Off
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Engine Randomly Cuts Off
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My 1998 3.0 CL has been completely reliable over the last three years till yesterday. Driving home from work the engine randomly cut off and died about 20 times. It didn't matter if I was at a stoplight or driving 40mph, the thing would just die. In a few instances, it would restart right away, and other times it would take several tries of crank, fire up and die instantly.
When this happens, the headlights, radio and interior lights work and the engine cranks over freely so I know its not the alternator, battery or starter. I did notice during these spasms that the warning lights on the dashboard were not light up as they should be when the ignition is on and engine is off, and also noted that at one point, all the warning lights were flickering.
Anyone have these same symptoms and what fixed it?
Thanks,
My 1998 3.0 CL has been completely reliable over the last three years till yesterday. Driving home from work the engine randomly cut off and died about 20 times. It didn't matter if I was at a stoplight or driving 40mph, the thing would just die. In a few instances, it would restart right away, and other times it would take several tries of crank, fire up and die instantly.
When this happens, the headlights, radio and interior lights work and the engine cranks over freely so I know its not the alternator, battery or starter. I did notice during these spasms that the warning lights on the dashboard were not light up as they should be when the ignition is on and engine is off, and also noted that at one point, all the warning lights were flickering.
Anyone have these same symptoms and what fixed it?
Thanks,
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From: palmyra,pa
Recall ID # 02V120000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Recall Date: MAY 16, 2002
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Model Affected: CL
Potential Units Affected: 1000000 Recall Details
Recall Date:
MAY 16, 2002
Model Affected:
1998 ACURA CL
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.
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.
Potential Units Affected:
1000000
Notes:
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Recall Date: MAY 16, 2002
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Model Affected: CL
Potential Units Affected: 1000000 Recall Details
Recall Date:
MAY 16, 2002
Model Affected:
1998 ACURA CL
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.
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.
Potential Units Affected:
1000000
Notes:
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Sounds like the ignition switch recall
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