Intermittent no-start 1999 Honda Accord?

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I've got a 99 Honda Accord coupe, manual transmission,  that has had an intermittent no start problem for the past three years.  

There are two different symptoms here.  Sometimes the key will turn, but the engine will not crank, electricals will be working fine. I thought that it might be the clutch switch, so I had that swapped out, but it didn't fix anything.  

Sometimes in hot weather, you can hear the starter, but the engine won't turn over.  And sometimes it will start with a really low idle, then die when I get into gear and will not start again unless I wait 15-20 minutes.

Bad main relay?

DrJazzB · Accepted Answer

You may have more than one problem going on but I would look first at the ignition switch or starter solenoid.

Anonymous · Answer

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honda guy · Answer

Honda had a recall for bad ignition switches on all 1999 Accords.  The defect will burn the contacts inside the switch and can cause stalling and intermittant open circuits that will act just as you describe.

honda dealers will replace the switch at no charge under the recall provided it hasn't been previously replaced.  stop by and have your honda dealer check the vehicle identification number; it takes about 2 minutes to check to see if the recall has been done.  if not, have them do it.

recalls last forever and will be done free of charge regardless of the age of the vehicle or the mileage on it.

hope that helps.

Eric · Answer

Great answer Chrys.

Check the pivot point for the clutch pedal.  It's a long shot but it may inter fear with the switch.

Check the ground cable for the battery and it's condition.  Remove the end that attaches to the engine and wire brush the contact point with some dollar store brushes.
Check the secondary ground from the engine to chassis, should be top right when facing the engine.
I'd start there.

? · Answer

Is this car a auto or 5 speed if 5 speed u need 2 ck the clutch switch & ck all fuse & breakers & conn at the battery & starter have a good charge on the battery & ck the small wire at the starter with the switch in the start position , it will have 12-v on it if the wires r all good if not it is the wires & if the wires r good with 12-v supply it will b the starter , but honda is bad about the starter switch at the steering wheel 2 go bad so ck it good

Intermittent no-start 1999 Honda Accord?

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