1994 Honda Accord Electrical system Problems

“My 1994 Honda Accord has the safety defect present in 1998 Honda accords (refer to NHTSA campaign id number: 02v120000). I was aware of the defect about two years ago but didn't realize the accident potential until seeing an article in february 2004 consumer reports (page 11). I believe a recall and dealer repair might save a serious accident or loss of life.”

“While drving the vehicle, the engine just quits. There is no stuttering, stalling, or engine misfires, it quietly just quits. The radio, heater fan, and brake lights still work. I was driving on the freeway in morning traffic going 70mph and the tachometer and speedometer went to zero and the engine quite. A second later the engine restarts. This happened twice on the freeway. I also have trouble running the car. It will start but not run. To have the engine continue to run the key needs to be forced forward. …”

“Im driving down the road, and the car just stalls. I had to use two hands to get her off the road,because of no steering, and try to start her again. She will turn over but wont start. Had to have her towed. This is the second time in a week. Had battery,alternator,and all connections checked,nothing. Now its at the dealer and im sure they are going to sock it to me!they claim there is no recall on my VIN ,but why did I see on the internet lots of stories of the same problem,and was considered on the recall? I am a women and thank god my son was not in the car!it was very scary! Please help. …”

“I own a 1994 Honda Accord. Over the past month, while driving, the instrument panel would fail - almost as if the engine had been shut off. Over time the symptoms became more frequency and the engine would also switch off. This failure caused the vehicle's accessories including power steering to stop functioning and almost resulted in an accident. I later learned that the problem is caused by a faulty ignition switch which though known to affect many Honda accords does not cover the 1994 model year. Replacement of the ignition switch, at my expense, has remedied the problem.”

“Bought car from tow yard, for 500 bucks, he gave me papers and I smogged and took to dmv, where I then paid fees and the issued me papers and new pink slip”