1999 Honda Accord stalling

Tiny
CANIAC19
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  • 1999 HONDA ACCORD
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 195,000 MILES
My accord while driving just stalls, its like someone has taken out the key, the green key light comes on for the immobilizer and ihave to wait to restart it. Sometimes it takes 30 seconds and soemtimes it tkaes 5 minutes to restart. While trying to restart the key light does not come on. I have twice changed the ignition switch which is supposed to be bad on these cars.
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 AT 8:02 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi caniac19,

Looks like you have to change the switch a 3rd time.

Symtoms indicates the ignition switch is likely to be faulty.

Were replacemet parts OEM?
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Sunday, February 19th, 2017 AT 2:19 PM
Tiny
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The first time it was from Honda but the second time it was aftermarket
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Sunday, February 19th, 2017 AT 2:19 PM
Tiny
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When engine stalled, if the dash indicator lights do not come on, it means the ignition switch ON circuit is bad as power is not getting past the switch.

The security light coming on indicates the power has been interrupted.

When engine is running, check if the ignition switch is hot to the touch, indicating poor contacts internally. A good ignition switch would not emit too much heat.
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Sunday, February 19th, 2017 AT 2:19 PM

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