1999 Honda Accord Power goes off when ignition is turned on

1999 HONDA ACCORD
109,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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The power seems to go dead (sometimes) when trying to turn the ignition on. All power to the car is gone when this happens (clock, lights etc - absolutely no power when the ignition is on). Some times the clock will come back on when the ignition key is removed, but not always.

Battery less than 1 yrs old, starter replaced last year with rebuilt. Has a remote starter and alarm.

I try disconnecting then reconnecting the battery, tapping the starter lightly with a hammer, Re-seating coil wire on starter. The power usually comes back on sometime while doing all the above, but not consistently enough to find the problem.

When the power comes back on - starter turns over normal (not like a week battery).
Mar 2, 2010 at 5:20 PM
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