Electrical shuts down

Tiny
PILOT PILOT
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  • 2005 HONDA PILOT
  • 6 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 87,000 MILES
Vehicle has an intermittent electrical short. Sometimes the head lights dim briefly, sometimes the engine stumbles briefly, sometimes the radio or speakers pop and go out briefly, sometimes the ABS and brake dash lights come on briefly. All have happened independently and together, in various combinations, as well as all at once. After this brief hiccup, the vehicle continues to run normally with no codes or warning lights. Of course, the dealer can find nothing wrong. Help?
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Monday, November 8th, 2010 AT 10:04 PM

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Tiny
HONDASTOOGE
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I am having the same problem. I also have a 2005 Honda Pilot. It happened a few weeks ago. The radio goes out for a second and at the same time the brake light and the ABS light come on. The only thing is after the lights go away about a minute later all the lights on the dashboard go on for a second or two then go away. Took it to my mechanic, could not find anything. Took it to Honda, twice, they could not find anything either. No clue what to do.
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Sunday, November 14th, 2010 AT 3:53 AM
Tiny
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I had a thought it could be the ignition switch going out. Here is a guide and the wiring diagrams so you can test through the switch when you are having the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers

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Sunday, November 21st, 2010 AT 1:31 AM
Tiny
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I had this problem with my car and the dealer replaced the ignition switch. No more problems.
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Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 AT 12:41 PM

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