Starting/Ignition trouble with my 1996 acura integra - Honda-Acura.net

myacura · 08-31-05, 03:01 PM

Hello all,

I'm new to this forum and have not done any DIY projects on my acura before. I thought now would be a good time to learn. My car was jacked into and the ignition key system was broken (along with some things from the door side). After recovering the car, I was able to start it and drive without any problems. However, while driving I noticed that it started giving me the "Check Engine Light" indicator. Once I stopped and parked the car I tried starting the car a couple more times - still saw the CEL. However, after the couple of tries the entire ignition system seems to have died down. I can no longer start my car! I can only turn my keys into the ignition but nothing happens - absolutely nothing. It's not the battery either since I tried jump starting it (also, the headlights work). It almost looks like I blew some fuse - but all wiring seems to be intact. The car isn't even making an attempt to start - I hear no noises at all - just "clicking" of the key - that's it! Is there anything that I can do to fix this problem by myself? I would really appreciate an response.

Thanks

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Chizzy · 08-31-05, 03:35 PM

on my 94 rs i had that problem once...I think it was because after i turned off the engine i moved the steering wheel and that messed with the ignition. I moved the steering wheel around a bit (don't force it, just sort of wiggle it), and try the ignition.

myacura · 08-31-05, 05:47 PM

Thanks for the suggestion. I did try it but no luck. It did stop working after I fiddled with my steering wheel position after I had turned off the ignition though. Is there any way to reset it back to it's original setting? Or is there a reset button somewhere to indicate that use the new steering wheel position for future ignition purposes? Appreciate any response.

Thanks,

VPUPPY · 08-31-05, 07:58 PM

your ignition switch is probably broken. do you have tools like a digital multimeter? if you do, i will post up on how to test the wiring to confirm its switch.

Chizzy · 09-01-05, 01:32 AM

I don't know of any way to reset the wheel to it's original setting(without starting up the ignition)..it just started up for me after i fiddled with the wheel...Oh and my CEL did NOT go on at any time so you probably have a different problem

myacura · 09-01-05, 09:57 AM

Hi,
I can borrow a digital multimeter from someone (or, in the worst case, I will just go and buy one). Could you please let me know the wiring test to confirm that its the switch which is giving me the problem. I appreciate it.

Thanks,

>your ignition switch is probably broken. do you have tools like a digital multimeter? if you do, i will post up on how to >test the wiring to confirm its switch.
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08-31-05, 03:35 PM	#2
Chizzy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 99	on my 94 rs i had that problem once...I think it was because after i turned off the engine i moved the steering wheel and that messed with the ignition. I moved the steering wheel around a bit (don't force it, just sort of wiggle it), and try the ignition. __________________ 94 RS Teg, stock

08-31-05, 07:58 PM	#4
VPUPPY Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,975	your ignition switch is probably broken. do you have tools like a digital multimeter? if you do, i will post up on how to test the wiring to confirm its switch. __________________ 98 Adriatic Blue Integra LS Sedan 01 Electron Blue Prelude Base 00 Anthracite Metallic Civic EX

09-01-05, 01:32 AM	#5
Chizzy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 99	I don't know of any way to reset the wheel to it's original setting(without starting up the ignition)..it just started up for me after i fiddled with the wheel...Oh and my CEL did NOT go on at any time so you probably have a different problem __________________ 94 RS Teg, stock

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08-31-05, 05:47 PM	#3
myacura Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5	Thanks for the suggestion. I did try it but no luck. It did stop working after I fiddled with my steering wheel position after I had turned off the ignition though. Is there any way to reset it back to it's original setting? Or is there a reset button somewhere to indicate that use the new steering wheel position for future ignition purposes? Appreciate any response. Thanks,

09-01-05, 09:57 AM	#6
myacura Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5	Hi, I can borrow a digital multimeter from someone (or, in the worst case, I will just go and buy one). Could you please let me know the wiring test to confirm that its the switch which is giving me the problem. I appreciate it. Thanks, >your ignition switch is probably broken. do you have tools like a digital multimeter? if you do, i will post up on how to >test the wiring to confirm its switch. >__________________ >98 Adriatic Blue Pearl LS Sedan