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I have a 1998 honda accord that don't won't to start all the time. I have read that other honda owners are having this problem. I have had a mechanic to look at the car and of course the car starts with him my husband is trying to figure this out. I think I am going to contact the main Honda headquarters and see if this is a problem that might need a recall. This is such a pain. Im' afraid to drive my honda. I would like to know have any one found the solution? Thanks ladyj
I have a 98 Accord with 301,000. Mind you I too have been having this stalling problem. I can cruise around and all of sudden the engine dies and starts itself back up. I know within 10 or 15 miles I will completely stall. I have to crank and crank while driving and usually withing 5 or 6 attempts it will startup. I have stalled at 75 mph and at 10mph, going straight down the highway or turning on a local street.
What I have noticed when I stall, is that if I hold the key forward and don't release the key the car stays started. I do hear a slight grind sound of the starter, but it is enough to get me out of harms way. 100% of the time holding the key keeps the car started, once I let go it stalls, and I do my 5 or 6 attempts. Also, if I run the car an 30 or 40 minutes and turn the car off and try to quickly start it back up it won't start up. I have to do my 5 or 6 attempts or wait 5 or 10 minutes. When I get gas, I always worry if it will start back up and that seems long enough for it to always start up.
Is this the fuel pump or the main relay or the ignition switch?
Likewise, I have a 99 V6 Accord which had a stalling problem. It stalled inconsistently, in any weather conditions, freeway driving or stopped at a light, in a turn, etc. It was pretty scary sometimes because I live in Colorado. It did not seem to match any of the typical symptoms. For over a year I tried to figure it out and nobody could help. The ignition switch and EGR valve were already replaced. I tried a tune up, premium gas, and additives. Even the dealership said it was more likely a fuel issue. But after replacing the $50 EFI main relay my problem was SOLVED. No stalling for six months. Good luck, I hope this helps.
I also had this nightmare of a problem!!! For the past 10 months my 1998 Honda Accord(155450 miles) would completely shut off when i am driving. It would just die but what i did notice every time this happened, for some strange reason the clock would remain on ??? I talked to alot of people regarding this problem and i got alot of possible problems from fuel pump, bad distributor, bad fuel injector relay, distributor module, you name it i was told to replace everything or check it. Well me being so stubborn i didnt take it to the mechanic i replaced everything my self , i have spent well over $450.00 tryin to correct the problem. And notthing fixed the problem!!! To make a long story short i came to this website and someone posted that same problems and fixed it by installing a new IGNITION SWITCH !!!!! Guess what that done it !!! I have put well over 500 miles on my car since and havent had this problem come back. I went to Auto Zone and the part was $42.00. Very easy to install if you are handy with a screwdriver. This website helped me out with alot of headaches, and saved me money because i was getting ready to install a new fuel pump and these can get pretty expensive. If there is someone out there with the same problem you can email me and i can guide you step by step with instructions on how to install the switch. Thank god for the internet!!!!
Mom has a 98 Accord. Car dies intermittently, and then won't start.
HOW IT DIES: The RPM's gradually drop (at random) until the idle no longer keeps the engine running. If you notice it dropping, you can give it gas and "ressurrect the idle" - which seems to be fine for awhile after.
AFTER IT DIES:
After the car dies (at random), it will turn over with a healthy crank, but not start unless you let it sit for 5 minutes or so. So far, this has happened in relatively warm weather (75+).
AFTER IT RE-STARTS:
No check engine lights are flagged, and the car runs fine for an indefinite amount of time (sometimes days).
My theory is, it has to be related to Engine Management (sensors, OBD, etc), Fuel Delivery (pump, relay, filter) or Ingition (spark, distributor, etc).
Has anyone experienced this? Dealership says they can't find out what's going on...
Many thanks.
i am having the same problem with my honda accord sir 98
but now it wont start at all like no gas can get thru, when was going id be going bout 100kz but every now and then it would feel like it wanted to cut out
i woulda thort the filter is blocked and not letting gas thru
but took it to a michanic and he told me i do not have a filter??
Honda Chick, every Honda I have ever seen has a fuel filter. I recommend you take it to Honda for servicing. Replacing the Ignition Control Module, coil, main relay, and fuel filter will likely solve the problem, providing the Check Engine Light comes on and goes off after 2 seconds, when the ignition switch is turned to ON (Position II). If the car cranks but won't start, the odds are greater than 90% that the problem is electrical-related, not fuel.
Had this problem happen to me. Car would idle and stop. Mechanic could not find a problem but Noted when he checked the fuel pressure it was in the 40 something psi range. I read it suppose to be 50 -55 range so I took a chance and changed the fuel regulator myself and it solved my problem. It holds the fuel back pressure on your system. Heard the Honda fuel pumps are pretty reliable so went with the regulator.
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