SkillOBskilled

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This started happening about a couple weeks ago.

Once in a while (maybe every 10-50 miles) the electrical system just sh!ts out. Everything turns off...but one for a split second and then comes back on as if nothing happened. (Gauges drop, CD player stops, lights go out, etc...). Whats a bit weird is that the engine doesn't actually skip a beat.

I am going to go tighten the terminals and ground connections tomorrow, but I just can't imagine its as simple as that. Anyone come across something like this before? Thoughts?

rp_guy

ignition switch or whatever it's called is crapping out

nX_kid

could be a loose battery probably? chances are slim, but its free to check it.

fuzzy02CLS

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I'll say bad cables, grounds or battery. Those are easy to check. While it's running wouldn't be the ignition switch. That would be while starting the car.

rp_guy

it could easily be the ignition switch. it's not just for starting, you know.

anyway, see here.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...light=ignition

VIPCLS

I would check fuses.

fuzzy02CLS

iTrader: (2)

Interesting. I always thought that was only in starting conditions. But I still don't see why the lights would all go out but the car would still be running if it was going bad?

On a side note I now have a thing to check for my mom's 95 Altima that just stopped on her while driving a few days ago & won't start back up now. It has fuel & spark, & tries to turn over.

Zippee

If the lights go off I don't think it's the switch but a loose connection somewhere.

Woofer

This would happen on Acura Vigors pretty regularly, its the only time an Acura left me stranded. Short story the solder on the wiring that connects the interior fuse box to the the ignition switch gets hot and I actually found drops of solder on the carpet.

Under Combination Switch Part #9 $52.17
http://www.hondapartsunlimited.com/

AnthraciteBeast

iTrader: (3)

Well if the ignition switch is going bad i guess it would be similar to taking the key out.....the car would shut off if it didnt sense a key

combat mediC

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I would definitly start by checking the flux capacitor.

Woofer

Did you look at the part I referrer to in the URL? I mentioned it was a common Vigor problem, the CL shares the same design. It isn't the Ignition Switch itself but the wiring that connects the switch to the Fuse Box.

01RedCLS

Was the part referenced by Woofer the issue?? I am having the EXACT same problem

richardparker

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Check that the alt plug is connected and no wires are broke.
I left mine off and had that same problem.reconnected the plug and its never happend again.

nspec_ya4

iTrader: (38)

my buddy just replaced that exact ignition wire in his sister's cl because of the same issue.

TarzanCLS

iTrader: (1)

that happened to me a bunch of times and i tightened the terminals as well. but it didnt fix the problem. turned out there was an incredible thin layer of corrosion around the entire inside of the terminals that was causing the problem for me. make sure you take them off and wire brush them clean!