Is there a recall on 1998 Honda Accord?
Most Recent 1998 Honda Accord recall ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PREVENT PROPER INTERLOCK OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE “OFF” POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO “PARK.”
How do you replace ignition switch on Honda Accord?
Route the wiring in the same manner the old switch wiring was routed, insert the switch into the steering column, and put back the ignition switch cover and screws. Use the electrical tape to corral any of the loose wiring. Put all paneling back the way it was by following the above directions in reverse.
Why did my Honda Accord DX shut itself off?
A couple of years ago my 1998 Honda Accord Dx started shutting itself off at random times — on freeway onramps, while parked and idling, etc. — so I did some research and found that the electrical portion of the ignition switch had been recalled.
When do you Know Your ignition switch is bad?
Eventually the multimeter should read “no continuity” in the “On” position, indicating that the switch is bad. Of course proceed at this point only if the switch failed one of the continuity tests. Also, make sure that the ignition switch is in the “Lock” position before proceeding any further.
Route the wiring in the same manner the old switch wiring was routed, insert the switch into the steering column, and put back the ignition switch cover and screws. Use the electrical tape to corral any of the loose wiring. Put all paneling back the way it was by following the above directions in reverse.
A couple of years ago my 1998 Honda Accord Dx started shutting itself off at random times — on freeway onramps, while parked and idling, etc. — so I did some research and found that the electrical portion of the ignition switch had been recalled.
Eventually the multimeter should read “no continuity” in the “On” position, indicating that the switch is bad. Of course proceed at this point only if the switch failed one of the continuity tests. Also, make sure that the ignition switch is in the “Lock” position before proceeding any further.