Hello family

I have a problem right now, it just happend yesterday and today as well, like the tittle says, it will start right up but it will die at the same time, that said I don't think it the starter or battery any ideas that I can try?thanks

 

Is the CEL on? I'm having a similar problem right now and I'm getting a code for the primary upstream air/fuel oxygen sensor.

 

The only light on I have at the moment is the SRS light

 

Will it stay running if you hold the throttle slightly?

 

Nop but after a few tries starts normally and also rides just fine so don't know what it could be? Any advise

 

Ignition switch maybe??

 

how can I found out if it is? is there a way to test it?

 

A quick way to check is to turn the key to the start position and as the starter begins to engage, let go of the key so that it springs back into the "ON" position. The dash lights such as battery, oil, srs, etc should still be lit. You can also try to wiggle the key while the car is running to see if it'll turn off.

 

bad gas?

 

Dont think so , I use 89 or 93 never 87

 

You were right bro, it was the ignition switch, got it from carquest auto parts for $39, there is a video on youtube on how to replace it but it is for 94-97 accord, it is pretty similar to the TL, the only difference is that to remove those two stupid bolts you don't have that much space, see link

 

 

would a bad ignition switch cause the TL to lagg when it starts up? ex: having key on 3rd position and no start?

 

That could happen, and it could also be bad starter because that has happen to me before.

 

That sounds more like the starter.

 

Dam.... Bro, we had the same problem lol.

 

But isnt usuaally when the starter goes bad, as you turn the key you will hear a clicking sound?
On the other hand i get nothing not even a click as if i have a dead battery?

 

Mine didn't click when it went bad.

 

Open the hood, see if u can hit the starter couple of times and try to start ur car, if it works than you will have to replace the starter, my problem was different than yours.

 

This is a great DIY for the switch replacement!!! I have ordered my switch and am ready to follow this DIY. Thank you!

 

I Have To keep The key turned for about 3 seconds for my car to start, does anybody know what that could be about?

 

I did the check and I can not get it to show the switch is defective. I still get all the lights after III to II.

What now? I have ordered my switch!

 

Got my switch, will install this weekend. Wish me luck that this is the solution. I will take pics.

 

Replaced the Switch. Let's see if the sudden off will not happen...will post pics of my install. The original SW looked ok, I took it apart and took pics.

 

2 days counting, no stall so far. Crossing fingers.

 

2 days counting, no stall so far. Crossing fingers.

 

TL starts but then just dies (even if giving it gas). No spark...does anyone know how to test the coil and/or ignitor?

 

Well...after 200 miles and a couple of days...FAIL!!!! Stalled again. And now I have multiple random cylinder misfire detected!

It was not the Ignition Switch.

Where to now?

 

Time to take it in to the shop...

 

What did they say?

 

I fixed it with the main relay swap. Knock on woood...

 

still good?

 

Knock on wood, still good.

 

I have heard form a friend who has a Legend, guess what he keeps 2 sets of Main relays in his car, in case he’s let down. That’s too funny. I guess the issues spilled over to our TL’s. It was not the Ignition Switch after all. The old one was still near perfect condition. The new aftermarket one is in right now.