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OldScout - 16 Aug 2007 01:37 GMT

Hi. I'm having a problem with my 200SX where all the circuits which run
through the ignition switch will intermittently go dead. When this happens, I
have no warning lights (the ones that come on with the key in "run", and the
engine off), and the engine dies and the starter will not crank. Usually, if
left alone for a few minutes, everthing will come back to life, and the engine
will restart. I'm thinking that the ignition switch is going bad. If anyone
has had a similar experience with this vehicle, I'd be interested in hearing
about how you solved the problem.

Thanks.

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JimV - 16 Aug 2007 04:24 GMT

> Hi. I'm having a problem with my 200SX where all the circuits which run
> through the ignition switch will intermittently go dead. When this happens, I
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> Thanks.

You might want to check the accessory line where it connects to the
positive battery terminal.

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OldScout - 16 Aug 2007 05:29 GMT

>> Hi. I'm having a problem with my 200SX where all the circuits which run
>> through the ignition switch will intermittently go dead. When this happens,
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>You might want to check the accessory line where it connects to the
>positive battery terminal.

Thanks for the reply. The first time this problem appeared, (a couple of weeks ago),
I did pull that connector at the positive terminal, and plugged it back in. That
solved the problem at the time. That fix did not work this last time. Perhaps the
connector is corroded. I'll check that.

Thanks.

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E Meyer - 16 Aug 2007 13:26 GMT

On 8/15/07 11:29 PM, in article
5K6dnXo9O5BaT17bnZ2dnUVZ_oSnnZ2d@skypoint.com, "OldScout"
<ande1054-remove-@mirage.skypoint.com> wrote:

>>> Hi. I'm having a problem with my 200SX where all the circuits which run
>>> through the ignition switch will intermittently go dead. When this happens,
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>
> Thanks.

Honda had a huge recall of ignition switches several years ago. The symptom
if a bad one was exactly as you describe. If it does it again, try exerting
light pressure on the key towards the start position when you try to restart
it. If it will run as long as you are holding the key and stops the instant
you release it, the likely problem is the switch (not the key cylinder, the
switch itself).

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OldScout - 17 Aug 2007 02:52 GMT

>Honda had a huge recall of ignition switches several years ago. The symptom
>if a bad one was exactly as you describe. If it does it again, try exerting
>light pressure on the key towards the start position when you try to restart
>it. If it will run as long as you are holding the key and stops the instant
>you release it, the likely problem is the switch (not the key cylinder, the
>switch itself).

Is there a circuit breaker in that circuit that could be getting hot and
opening up?

There are three blue relays in the fuse block which were pretty warm when I
was looking for gremlins under the dash the other day. How hot should these be
normally?

Thanks.

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OldScout - 23 Aug 2007 02:29 GMT

>Hi. I'm having a problem with my 200SX where all the circuits which run
>through the ignition switch will intermittently go dead. When this happens, I
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>Thanks.

I just replaced the ignition switch, and took 'er for a test drive. The
problem seems to have disappeared.

Thanks to all who responded.

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