1989 Honda Civic Ignition Problems

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March 15, 2004
Ignition
While driving 40 mph vehicle stalled. A technician serviced the vehicle on 3-15-04, and determined that ignition distributor needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10063362
April 12, 2001
Ignition
Previousy vehicle has had problems with intermittently not starting and stalling at any speed. Vehicle had been at dealer several times, and dealer never made consumer aware of a recall. Igniter was replaced with a update piece. *ak
ODI 897392
June 7, 1996
Ignition
When driving with the air conditioning unit on, the vehicle cut off. *ak
ODI 985607
June 30, 1993
Ignition
For about 8 years when car was parked in summer sun, car would start (mysteriously) only after i lifted the hood to tinker. Recently a honda dealer's employee casually mentioned it was a defective relay that would cost $60 to replace. It failed at summer temperatures. That explained everything, e.g., lifting the hood cooled the relay, and presto! But how come the dealer guy knew this, while nothing shows up on…
ODI 757727
Ignition
The car will not start if the weather is bad ( rain, fog, misty) the car has been looked at by the dealer they replaced demoduler and the car still won't start.
ODI 979385
Ignition
HAS HAD TO REPLACE THE IGNITOR TWICE. *AK
ODI 968142