1990 Honda Accord Stalled while driving

Tiny
MLBARTON
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  • 1990 HONDA ACCORD
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 13,600 MILES
While driving yesterday, my car stalled. The maintenance required light started flashing. I pulled over and was able to restart (after a couple of tries). It then operated normally the rest of the day. In the past month, there have been a few "hesitations" while driving, but it never stalled.
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 AT 9:38 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi mlbarton,

Was it the CHECK engine light that was flashing?

Did you try to retrieve for trouble code?
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Monday, August 17th, 2009 AT 4:15 AM
Tiny
MLBARTON
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No, it wasn't the check engine light. It was the maintenance required light. I took the car to Autozone and no trouble codes were posted.
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Monday, August 24th, 2009 AT 9:15 AM
Tiny
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From the desription, most probably the ignition switch is failing.

When the engine stalled, did all the dash indicators lights showed?
While cranking to restart, were they showing as well?
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Monday, August 24th, 2009 AT 9:39 AM
Tiny
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Took it in to the shop yesterday. Was told it was the ignition switch and they replaced it ($450). Hope that solves my problem.
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 AT 10:57 AM
Tiny
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$450 for an ignition switch replacement is rather high.
The listed price for the switch is $71.77 and labor time is 0.9 hours.

Is the price inclusive of other repairs or parts?
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 AT 12:32 PM
Tiny
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They also did an oil change ($23) and diagnostic ($99). I was not thrilled with the price when they told me! I just hope this solves my problem and that other problems don't develop in the near future!
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 AT 3:38 PM
Tiny
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Lets keep our fingers crossed.

Good luck.
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Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 AT 10:00 AM
Tiny
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My car was doing the same thing. Its your ignition switch I had mine replaced and has never stalled again
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Friday, August 28th, 2009 AT 10:05 AM

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