1990 Honda Civic Electrical system Problems

“After driving my car and it sitting for approximately 1 and a half hours I noticed that their was flames coming from under my hood. I ran out and turned on the water hose and started to squirt it as a neighbor opened the hood for me but we quickly realized that wasn't going to do anything because it was electrical, so we then disconnected the battery. Which stopped the fire.”

“The car may start on the first try, or on the fiftieth. This seems to happen most frequently on hot days. It cranks, but does not catch. I believe this problem is covered either in tsb93028, july '93, or atratb132, sept. '92, or both. However, the failure is not listed in the NHTSA site. I bought the car used, from an acquaintance, not from a dealer. Can I get it fixed free of charge? Thanks, c. Cannon.”

“The car fails to start on occasion, I noticed on Honda's web site there is a recall for the ignition switch, but it doesn't cover the year of my car. I know of 3 other people who are experiencing the same problem. The problem seem to occur as the temperature outside gets hotter. I get in the car try to start it nothing, go back an hour later and it starts right up. I think Honda should be held responsible. Email me with any questions. Thanks, ter.”

“The first time the alternator was replaced the car slowly lost power til it just stopped, this also happened the second time, then the 3rd time the car started and stalled and wouldn't start again, the 4th time the car was run for a short trip(5 miles) and after turned off a left for a couple hours would not start at all , hazard lights would not light, either. The 5th time was a faulty alternator...”

“When driving the electrical headlights sometimes go off and vehicle was rearended on two different occasions because of the brake light not working when rainig trunk fills up with water, there is some rust/corrosion and smell .”