Re: Lost power steering / dash lights on 99 accord - Update
 

Excellent.

Thanks for the help folks, most appreciated. I raise a glass in your
direction.

- Mike

"E Meyer" <epmeyer50@msn.com> wrote in message
news:C3031BEA.28163%epmeyer50@msn.com...
> The switches fail due to arcing between the contacts in the switch.
> Seeing
> burn marks is enough evidence to replace the switch.
>
>
> On 9/4/07 10:57 AM, in article 46dd806f$1@news.microsoft.com, "Mike"
> <hlshadow@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I checked the car this weekend, and found no leaks, no funny noises,
>> correct
>> fluid levels, and a good belt. The problem did not reproduce over the
>> weekend (figures).
>>
>> I took it into the dealer this morning, and they replaced the ignition
>> switch under warranty. Their paperwork was...um...questionable, as they
>> showed me coming in for the warranty work back in 2002, but never
>> actually
>> showed the part being replaced. According to the service guy (I didn't
>> talk
>> to the tech), they saw some "burn marks" on the old ignition. Having
>> never
>> actually held an ignition switch in my hand, I'm not sure if that is
>> legitimate and expected for any switch with 110K miles, or if it was an
>> actual problem that explains my issues.
>>
>> If the problem resurfaces I'll be sure and update the group, and if
>> anyone
>> can tell me if "burn marks" are in-and-of-themselves bad, it would be
>> much
>> appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks all.
>>
>> - Mike
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Mike" <hlshadow@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:46d86b01$0$16517$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>>> Good afternoon all. I did a search of the archives, and read through
>>> Teggers FAQ, but wasn't able to find any details for this specific
>>> issue.
>>> Thanks for your time.
>>>
>>> My wife has a '99 Honda Accord sedan, 4-cylinder 5 speed with 115K
>>> miles.
>>> About once every few months for a year or more, she has complained that
>>> it
>>> "loses power." This has now escalated to three times in a week, and is
>>> a
>>> pretty significant issue for us - if we can't figure it out we're going
>>> to
>>> have to sell the car for safety reasons. Unfortunately I haven't
>>> experienced this yet as it's not my daily driver, so some of the details
>>> that she offers aren't exactly complete and I recognize that.
>>> Nonetheless, here are the symptoms, and I'm hoping these ring a bell
>>> with
>>> someone.
>>>
>>> Yesterday when making a left turn into a parking lot at about 20MPH, she
>>> states the steering wheel "locked up" while making the turn, and she
>>> nearly ran into a telephone pole. Sounds to me based on her explanation
>>> that she lost power steering as she said it was incredibly difficult to
>>> turn. She said that when it happened, all the lights on the dash came
>>> on,
>>> but the radio was still on and the engine was still running. She
>>> stopped/restarted the car, problem resolved. I'm not 100% sure why the
>>> power steering would be affected if the engine was still running, but my
>>> job is in IT not fixing Hondas unfortunately. :-)
>>>
>>> When this has happened in the past it was just the dash-lights turning
>>> on
>>> and a loss of power briefly so this wasn't an urgent of a problem. It's
>>> only happened before while sitting at an intersection stopped (dash
>>> lights
>>> turn on/car may or may not stop running) or driving straight (loss of
>>> power, dash lights on), so in the past she just restarted the car and
>>> off
>>> she went. I didn't know about the loss of power steering until recently.
>>> Besides this little hiccup, the car is flawless (and paid for), so we'd
>>> love to resolve it if possible. If it's relevant, we live in NC and the
>>> weather has been VERY hot as of late, but previous problems have been
>>> throughout the year.
>>>
>>> I had the alternator checked this morning at an Advance Auto for grins,
>>> it
>>> tested out fine. Any other ideas regarding things to
>>> check/repairs/tests?
>>>
>>> Much appreciated.
>>>
>>> - Mike
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>

Re: Lost power steering / dash lights on 99 accord - Update
 

Excellent.

Thanks for the help folks, most appreciated. I raise a glass in your
direction.

- Mike

"E Meyer" <epmeyer50@msn.com> wrote in message
news:C3031BEA.28163%epmeyer50@msn.com...
> The switches fail due to arcing between the contacts in the switch.
> Seeing
> burn marks is enough evidence to replace the switch.
>
>
> On 9/4/07 10:57 AM, in article 46dd806f$1@news.microsoft.com, "Mike"
> <hlshadow@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I checked the car this weekend, and found no leaks, no funny noises,
>> correct
>> fluid levels, and a good belt. The problem did not reproduce over the
>> weekend (figures).
>>
>> I took it into the dealer this morning, and they replaced the ignition
>> switch under warranty. Their paperwork was...um...questionable, as they
>> showed me coming in for the warranty work back in 2002, but never
>> actually
>> showed the part being replaced. According to the service guy (I didn't
>> talk
>> to the tech), they saw some "burn marks" on the old ignition. Having
>> never
>> actually held an ignition switch in my hand, I'm not sure if that is
>> legitimate and expected for any switch with 110K miles, or if it was an
>> actual problem that explains my issues.
>>
>> If the problem resurfaces I'll be sure and update the group, and if
>> anyone
>> can tell me if "burn marks" are in-and-of-themselves bad, it would be
>> much
>> appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks all.
>>
>> - Mike
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Mike" <hlshadow@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:46d86b01$0$16517$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>>> Good afternoon all. I did a search of the archives, and read through
>>> Teggers FAQ, but wasn't able to find any details for this specific
>>> issue.
>>> Thanks for your time.
>>>
>>> My wife has a '99 Honda Accord sedan, 4-cylinder 5 speed with 115K
>>> miles.
>>> About once every few months for a year or more, she has complained that
>>> it
>>> "loses power." This has now escalated to three times in a week, and is
>>> a
>>> pretty significant issue for us - if we can't figure it out we're going
>>> to
>>> have to sell the car for safety reasons. Unfortunately I haven't
>>> experienced this yet as it's not my daily driver, so some of the details
>>> that she offers aren't exactly complete and I recognize that.
>>> Nonetheless, here are the symptoms, and I'm hoping these ring a bell
>>> with
>>> someone.
>>>
>>> Yesterday when making a left turn into a parking lot at about 20MPH, she
>>> states the steering wheel "locked up" while making the turn, and she
>>> nearly ran into a telephone pole. Sounds to me based on her explanation
>>> that she lost power steering as she said it was incredibly difficult to
>>> turn. She said that when it happened, all the lights on the dash came
>>> on,
>>> but the radio was still on and the engine was still running. She
>>> stopped/restarted the car, problem resolved. I'm not 100% sure why the
>>> power steering would be affected if the engine was still running, but my
>>> job is in IT not fixing Hondas unfortunately. :-)
>>>
>>> When this has happened in the past it was just the dash-lights turning
>>> on
>>> and a loss of power briefly so this wasn't an urgent of a problem. It's
>>> only happened before while sitting at an intersection stopped (dash
>>> lights
>>> turn on/car may or may not stop running) or driving straight (loss of
>>> power, dash lights on), so in the past she just restarted the car and
>>> off
>>> she went. I didn't know about the loss of power steering until recently.
>>> Besides this little hiccup, the car is flawless (and paid for), so we'd
>>> love to resolve it if possible. If it's relevant, we live in NC and the
>>> weather has been VERY hot as of late, but previous problems have been
>>> throughout the year.
>>>
>>> I had the alternator checked this morning at an Advance Auto for grins,
>>> it
>>> tested out fine. Any other ideas regarding things to
>>> check/repairs/tests?
>>>
>>> Much appreciated.
>>>
>>> - Mike
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>

Re: Lost power steering / dash lights on 99 accord - Update
 

I am having the same problem in my 99 Honda Accord LX. Did you pay for
the ignition switch?

Thanks,

Ray

Re: Lost power steering / dash lights on 99 accord - Update
 

I am having the same problem in my 99 Honda Accord LX. Did you pay for
the ignition switch?

Thanks,

Ray

Re: Lost power steering / dash lights on 99 accord - Update
 

No I did not have to pay, and our is the same car (99 Accord LX Sedan
5speed). They had a recall or TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) for this
issue quite awhile back. It should still be covered and the dealer should
be aware.


<sarinraman@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1189117045.612419.62340@57g2000hsv.googlegrou ps.com...
>I am having the same problem in my 99 Honda Accord LX. Did you pay for
> the ignition switch?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ray
>

Re: Lost power steering / dash lights on 99 accord - Update
 

No I did not have to pay, and our is the same car (99 Accord LX Sedan
5speed). They had a recall or TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) for this
issue quite awhile back. It should still be covered and the dealer should
be aware.


<sarinraman@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1189117045.612419.62340@57g2000hsv.googlegrou ps.com...
>I am having the same problem in my 99 Honda Accord LX. Did you pay for
> the ignition switch?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ray
>