Problems with 1998 Honda Civic ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mfr# 02-031 & nhtsa# 02 v 120 000/ignition switch: consumer states that the dealer, dobbs honda in memphis, tn. phone# 901/795-5900 want to charge to reconnect the alarm after recall repairs. feel free to provide any further information. nlm

Mfr# 02-031 & nhtsa# 02 v 120 000/iginition switch: consumer states that the dealer, anderson honda in baltimore, md. phone# 410/243--7000 want to charge consumer to reconnect the alarm after recall repairs. nlm

Mfr# 02-031 & nhtsa# 02 v 120 000/ignition switch: consumer states that the dealer, d&c honda in tenafly, nj. phone# 201/569-5515 unable to schedule an appointment until dec 2002. recall notice states within 60 days. nlm

Consumer called the dealer to get a recall part replaced. dealer told consumer that there is a waiting list. consumer feels this is a unsafe condition to drive in. please provide any further information.*jb

Problems are the result of dealer repair, nhtsa recall 02vro (ignition switch). *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****770756***

Consumer recieved recall letter called dealer to schedule an appointment. dealer told consumer would not be able to get an appointment till december 5th 2002. please provide any further information. nlm

Consumer received a recall letter on the ignition switch. dealer is refusing to remove remote started. please provide any further information. nlm

As part of a safety recall on ignition switches american honda motors co. imposes a flat charge of $75 to reconnect "after market", non-honda, car alarms. this charge is invalid because it should be considered as incidental to the recall and excessive. both the service dealer and american honda motors have refused to change this policy after we complained to them.*jb

The consumer recieve a recall for the ignition switch for her vehicle. there are no parts available: lynch honda i82 yakima ave yakima wahington 98901 the service manager is dennis 509 575 1090 ts

All interior lights go out while driving. fuse has been replaced four times within a year. and the problem is still reocurring. dealer notified and the manafacturer was not notified at this time. ts

Vehicle was going 70mph on interstate and stalled in traffic. this has happened many other times over a 6 month period. there iwasno prior warning given before vehicle shutdown. also, hesistant before starting. vehicle will restart, and possibly stall out again. dealer aware of problem. please provide more information.*ak

No parts available:::::: the consumer receive a recall notice for a ignition switch pacific honda 4697 convoy street san diego 858 694 1020 dealer is aware of the problem. ts

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda civic. when the ignition was turned to the on position, the contact had to hold the ignition key in order for the vehicle to run. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was approximately 190,000. parts distribution disconnect.

The whole spark-plug, distributor system had to be replaced. my mechanic is very puzzled about the failure.*ak

I was driving 55mph in congested traffic when my car started to stumble and immediately lost power forcing me to cross traffic. car would not start and i was left on a busy expressway during rush hour.*ak

Failure of ignition switch and coil. *mr the vehicle stalled while driving. the consumer discovered that several 1997-2000 models were recalled for faulty ignition coils (recall number 02v-120000). the consumers vehicle did not fall within the scope of the recall however the vehicles ignition switch and coil failed which in turn shorted out the igniter. the consumer requested reimbursement. the distributor cap cracked and the rotors failed. *scc *nlm

My car was repaired on 8/16/2001 for a faulty ignition switch and coil which caused the igniter to short out and my car to suddenly stall on the highway. my car is not listed as a recalled vechile, but other honda civics and model are. i would like a representative to review my case for a recall on 1998 honda civic ex models for this recall. i have contacted honda with the same information.

Electical problem not fixed yet, engine timing prob caused valve damage, head work required...paid by owner, honda notified. *ak

While driving flames shot up from right floorboard, fire quickly spread to left floorboard, vehicle burned totally. *ak

While driving at about 45mph ignitor failed, and the engine shut completely off. also, power steering failed. *ak

Intermittent problems, with centeral computer contorl, battery sometimes completely drains, sometimes does not, transmission does not engage sometimes , dealer uncooperative. *ak

Engine computer failed. mjs

Car was in park, hand brake was up-limit, air conditioner and engine on, in a driveway with an incline. i was unloading three pet birds from car in over 90 degree weather, therefore left air conditioner on. when i was done unloading, i knelt on my knees on the front passenger seat and reached over to ignition, turned key and removed it. car jumped gears to neutral and slid back down hill, into street, causing close to $2,000 damage to my car as well as damage to the car i was parked next to in driveway. i could easily have been severly hurt or killed had a car been coming up or down the street. i reported problem to american honda. sent numerous letters. was initially just laughed at. eventually they opened a case number but concluded it was "driver error". in light of the recent news releases about the prevelance of this defect on hondas and acuras, i am furious.*ak

Alternator failed causing head lights to fail. yh

Battery failed. *yc