Hi, when my 99 TL is turned on and I'm driving, sometimes it'll just suddenly shut completely off and I'll have to cruise to the side, stop the car, and start again.. Signal lights and emergency lights don't work of course during this.
I've been lucky to avoid accidents so far, but it's rather dangerous when this happens, especially on the freeway.

Any suggestions?
It's hard to reproduce to show a mechanic, though I do notice this happens more frequently in stuffy hot conditions, though this could just be coincidence. It's even happened one time when I was only parked and the car was on, as well as driving at slow, medium, or fast speeds.
But I can't reproduce it by force to show, sometimes it just doesn't happen.

Help anyone?

 

Search the board. '99 models have ign. switch failures. Check with the dealer (have VIN # handy) to see if/when the switch was repaired or replaced. Replaced switchs also fail in time according to AZine members.

 

when I saw the thread title I thought- let me guess- a 99

and lo and behold!!

there was a recall for the ignition switch, back electrical part- acura replaces it once then you have to the next 2-3 times it fails

CAll acura dealer service or customer service at 1-800-382-2238x5 both will need the cars VIN- the 17 digit id number
If they say it has not been fixed yet- make an appointment- they may have to order the part-
if so, talk to the service MANAGER about it,,, because its so dangerous--they might keep your car-- and give a free loaner

If they say it was already done- go buy one at parts store- easy diy- we have instuctions on our diy section

until then remove all extra keys from the ring to reduce side pull inside the switch

 

if it loses power- try slightly wiggling the key- dont turn it--just see if the contact can be made good and power restored

Often happens in turns, so I am gussing on g load and side force inside switch

 

I had the same thing happen to me right after the ignition switch recall was done !

After long "discussion" with the service manager he claimed the recall only applied to the mechanical portion of the interlock and not the electrical switch. After paying him $120 to "diagnose" the problem (the buggers !) it was found that the electrical switch need to be replaced for another $250 !

Needless to say, I bought the switch ($125) and installed myself with the help of the information on the Acurazine site !

smartypants

 

its the electrical back that fails

 

I'm with these guys in saying electical switch but if that does not do it, might want to check main relay.........that's easy to fix though, remove cover and resolder all joints. then reassemble it and put it back in.

usually main relay = car no start on hot days but I have seen it act up like that before

 

Id start with the ignition switch, its a known issue and fail even on recalled part the 99s

 

I've gone through two of them.

 

time to remove all those extra keys from the ring!

 

I've never had any problem with keys hanging off my keyring on any car so far. That thing must be delicate.

 

I should be clear..`several keys` is 7-10 or more,, adds weight to the lateral motion of key in switch and can cause wear
this applies to most cars

 

2 part keyholder with 2 rings, 12 keys, 2 store loyalty tags, 1 Acura remote-

 

I see dead parts in your future~

 

Its definetly the ignition switch..Had mine replaced at the dealer..kinda expensive (all labor)...this was about year and a half ago...hasn't happen since...should look at trying the DYI...wish I did.

 

Guess I don't need to start a new thread.

My car is doing the exact same thing. Luckily it has only happened at very slow speeds. Mostly while turning. Today it happened in the middle of an intersection. The lady waiting on me to finish the turn just looked at me like I was crazy. Most of the time I can put it in neutral and start it, but not this time. I had to put in in park and start it.

Sort of scarry. I will not let the wife drive it.

I'm going to call the dealer on Monday. Thanks guys.