- Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:58 am
#350721
Hey fellas, long time no see. That's because I've had no issues with my civic until now, 2 years later!
So, yesterday I noticed my car started, but then immediately died. I turn the key to ON, and all is well; all dash lights come on. I turn the key to START, let go, and it immediately dies and my speedometer assembly lights go out but my radio continues to get power. It started by only doing it two or three times before it would sustain, but is now refusing to sustain and I can't move it from my driveway.
I've read that this could be the ignition switch, and if so I have read two things: 1, you replace the whole assembly (cylinder included) and get a new key
2, you replace just the back part with the wire and keep the original key and cylinder.
Option 2 seems much easier (and cheaper) than option 1. Anyone want to chime in?
Extra info: No CEL, checking the main relay tomorrow, no other electrical issues have been experienced, all preventative maintenance up to snuff (oil, air filter, belts, etc)
So, yesterday I noticed my car started, but then immediately died. I turn the key to ON, and all is well; all dash lights come on. I turn the key to START, let go, and it immediately dies and my speedometer assembly lights go out but my radio continues to get power. It started by only doing it two or three times before it would sustain, but is now refusing to sustain and I can't move it from my driveway.
I've read that this could be the ignition switch, and if so I have read two things: 1, you replace the whole assembly (cylinder included) and get a new key
2, you replace just the back part with the wire and keep the original key and cylinder.
Option 2 seems much easier (and cheaper) than option 1. Anyone want to chime in?
Extra info: No CEL, checking the main relay tomorrow, no other electrical issues have been experienced, all preventative maintenance up to snuff (oil, air filter, belts, etc)
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