Hey I just registered with the site and I am hoping to get some opinions on some engine trouble.
here are the Specs and Symptoms.


-I have a 96 Accord EX Coupe with 336K miles.


Intro to the issue:


I started it once in the morning and it would not stay running. On the second try, I had no issues. I went to work and left work with no issues. On the way home, ALL of my dashboard indicators dropped out for 2 seconds. The car's mechanical performance had no failures at that time. I then observed the dashboard indicators twitching from time to time. I got home and shut the car off.


-After and hour of not operating the car, I tried to start it again and had these issues in order of observation:

Troubleshooting:

1-Engine will not stay running. So I paid attention to the cars functions and lack-of.
2-I have all of the overhead lights and indicators when I open the door.
3-When I turn the car to "ON" none of the dashboard indicators turn on. I cannot operate the windows or radio.
4-I can start the car and keep it running by holding the key in the "start" position. I have full power and operation when doing this. ( I know, its bad on the starter).
5-When I let go of the key (spring returns to "On") the car turns off just like, well, turning it "off" with normal operation. No sputter...just nothing.
BUT, I do maintain the operation of the radio and the windows with the time delay designed into the electrical control systems when turning the car off.


Hypothesis:
I think this is an issue with the electrical contacts in my ignition switch. Can I please get some additional opinions?


Thanks!
-Mike from Ohio

 

This is one of the best videos out there on diagnosis if it is an ignition switch problem if you having some testing equipment.

 

Yea, sure sounds like the electrical part of the ign switch......