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Vehicle stalls during driving, sometimes it won't start, engine light

2009 Honda Accord 2.4L EX-L 261000 miles
Vehicle has 261,000. It shows very erratic behaviour. - Sometimes it won't start. - Sometimes it will start and run but it later stalls and engine will shut off while driving; the immobilizer light [green key] comes on blinking when car stalls, but then it disappears once the key is turned to 0 and then car will start again. - It shows an engine light which disappears all of the sudden just to re-appear later on. The codes are always P060A and P1659. - It just recently started showing also other codes, such as: P0498, P2118, P062F, P2610, and P2118. - I have replaced almost every relay an… Read complete
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Dracko from United States 7 years ago  
DR
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esha from other 4 years ago
Same issue here honda accord 2008
IBABBAS from other 3 years ago
Is it fixed i still have same issue
IBABBAS from other 4 years ago
Same issue here honda accord 2008 and not solved
Valaraukar68 from United States 3 years ago
Main relay under the left side of the dash is interconnected with the Immobilizer system and the relay from Honda is a well known issue as it can heat up which causes the solder to crack causing the relay to eventually fail and in the meantime behave erratically. Seriously, everything that has happened to you guys has happened to me, including it cutting off while I was doing 8 in the fast lane surrounded by rush hour traffic and nearly died wrestling the no longer power steering wheel to the shoulder. Waiting 10 sometimes works but I’m not really buying into that because I read on a forum post about the relay problem and that in the meantime you can try smacking the cover of the fuse box with the faulty relay inside. It located under the dashboard and actually on the side wall of the car. You have to remove the panel under the steering column to get access to that specific box, it is not the regular box on the right side imbedded into the center of the dashboard where all of the control fuse for lights and crap are. I’ve been employing the foot tap method for 5 straight days, in the heat (because it seems to be worse and will start less if it’s hot outside) and it works every single time. I feel like Fonzie. I’m sure there’s more to it than that but regardless, I need my car to start as well as to not endanger my life by cutting off everything whilst exceeding the speed limit so I don’t get run over by my fellow drivers, because California, and all I can say is that as silly as it sounds, it’s effective in employing some sort of og magic and raising my temperamental ride from the recently dead.
mnldian from United States 3 years ago
Hi,can you please send a picture of this relay and location, or the part number? I have the SAME issues with my 2008 Accord and have stuck so many parts and money into it already and I am about to give up. Please help. Thank you :)
Valaraukar68 from United States 3 years ago
@mnldianI’m unable to get to my car atm but my magic spot, and it is a spot, not an area, is under the driver side dash but on the side wall on the left right up where the two meet. I just lift my foot and flick it against the cover there and bang! every time! Still! I know it’s hinky, but it works after a year’s worth of wrong information and advice, and I’m confident that eventually whatever is wrong with the relay(the crap factory soldering is supposed to be the main culprit) will get worse and I’ll have to replace it, or it could something completely different. All I know is some mechanic mentioned it in YouTube video and I gave it a try without hope in my heart as I had been let down repeatedly, only to have it work then and always, so far. I am and anyone else who tries it should be aware and paying attention all the time while driving because it can still cut out, but only has once and I put the car in neutral and restarted it immediately after a quick tap with my foot, but for a second there I was wrassling with a 2K automobile, in traffic and without power and most importantly, power steering, but all’s well that ends well.
mnldian from United States 3 years ago
@Valaraukar68I will take a look, just wondering what relay it might be. Thank you.
Valaraukar68 from United States 3 years ago
@mnldianIt’s the main relay, and you can google the diagram for your particular Honda. Mine is a ‘98, so things may be in a different place inside the cabin.
Carl from United States 3 years ago
@mnldianPart number 25033 fuel pump relay, this is the only relay you will have NO issues with, the only one that has been working for years, before this I changed 3 different fuel pump relays on my Honda 2008
Lyeicalmommy89 from United States 2 years ago
Hey just a quick question I have a 94 Honda Accord Ex 2.2L and its giving me the same issues what do you recommend cuz I'm having that same issues and then I'm also having this rattling and this like aggressive like shake and stuff depending on what I do or how fast they go or how slow I am or if I'm in park or if I have my foot on the break but I've been gear and a light like it's just giving me so many problems and I've replaced almost everything under the hood I just don't know what to do now with this issue my engine my motor everything under the hood gets super hot including the the post that holds up my hood and the metal part that holds my fan in place my fan doesn't kick on unless my cars like once I turn it off then it kicks on and or unless I turn on my AC or my heater but as soon as I turn it off my fan goes off so I just don't know what to do I'm having so many issues can maybe we talk more detailed not so much in this form but like via text or something because I have a lot of things that I could tell you like I need help with this please you sound very knowledgeable or maybe could possibly help me in my struggles possibly please
fcfc from United States 3 years ago
Vehicle stalls during driving, sometimes it won't start, engine light
Honda Accord 2009 2.4L EX-L 261000 miles
Anti-theft ImmobilizerFusesCheck engine lightHeaterFuel pump relayWon't start...
Vehicle has 261,000. It shows very erratic behaviour. - Sometimes it won't start. - Sometimes it will start and run but it later stalls and engine will shut off while driving; the immobilizer light [green key] comes on blinking when car stalls, but then it disappears once the key is turned to 0 and then car will start again. - It shows an engine light which disappears all of the sudden just to re-appear later on. The codes are always P060A and P1659. - It just recently started showing also other codes, such as: P0498, P2118, P062F, P2610, and P2118. - I have replaced almost every relay and fuse inside the engine compartment's fuse box. Starting with the Fuel heater relay [R6, Check pictures]. - I have replaced the Fuel Pump fuse [Number 9 in Pictures] and Fuel Pump Relay [R1 in Pictures] to no avail. It is really getting on my nerves. 12

I am having the same problem. I have tried to fix it for the pasted month and still unable to fix it.
Did you ever find the problem?
Amber from United States 2 years ago
I kept stalling too , I added coolant to get it to start and move but it also kept wanting to shut off so I cleaned the MAP sensor( May be a MAF for your vehicle) and I also replaced the temp sensor valve on the throttle body hose, I think it was called intake airflow temperature sensor or something like that, with all those fixes my 2004 Honda Accord is running as smooth as ever and I have 214K miles
Turs from other 3 years ago
Greetings, I’m having the same issue with my Honda Accord 08, 2.4L EX-L. Has anyone figured out the problem? It’s very frustrating changing parts, spending money and the issue still occurs.
Chris Collins from United States 2 years ago
My 99 Accord was acting same way. Ignition Cable. Wiring harness that goes from Ignition to firewall undet drivers side. Like to never figured it out, and a mf to change.
HDao from United States 2 years ago
My 2008 had P060A and P1659. I followed the instructions of some people solutions online by replacing new spark plugs, ignition, fuel pump. I also cleaned the throttle body, intake air tube, PVC valve, and camshaft sensor but nothing solved. Since my car could start but shutoff within minutes, I felt the symptom like the throttle body seemed not open or close properly or the ECU not operating properly. I saw an online of how to reset the ECU for the TB by someone for the Honda Accord earlier year. I applied it and it solved my car problem. The reset got the ECU relearned the throttle body. I believe my car started having issue after I attempted some unsuccessful starts during the freezing weather that had messed up the ECU and throttle body.
Mike16a from United States 9 months ago
Is that the key turn on but not all the way, hold for 5 seconds and do 3 times?
Nasser from Oman 7 months ago
The air conditioner buttons are not working. Is there a method to reprogram them or to diagnose the problem?
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Starts when cold but after turning it off it won't start

1996 Honda Accord 35000 miles
When I start the car when cold I have no problem, but if I'm driving and after a while I turn it off it's really hard to make it start. Can somebody help me?
Mercy from United States 11 years ago  
ME
13 reports 
Gum from United States 11 years ago
Hey rafa, your problem is the main relay. I had the same problem and after changing it the problem was fixed.
Luis from United States a year ago
Back up acc
40 amp. ?
DICK from United States 11 years ago
Tony montana, I have the same problem. Which relay are you referring to and where is it located?
Gum from United States 11 years ago
It's called main relay, and it's located on the driver's side, under the dashboard, attached to the chassis, it's like a small box
uncle T from other 5 years ago
Having starting problem with my 2006 honda accord, thought it was battery but was just giving a clicking sound like terminal on battery is loose, tried to jump it also same, i suspect electrical problem, anyone faced with similar problem can help
Pricepaid from United States 2 years ago
Is it cranking but no start?
Mike from United States 2 years ago
Did you fix your issue I have the same issue I changed main relay same issue I need help
Pricepaid from United States 2 years ago
@MikeSounds like a bad warm idle air control. I had one go partially out. It would code them the car would start bucking. Off and on and it would stop
Bilawal from Great Britain 2 years ago
Really option kha sa mile ga tell ma please
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Car wont start SolvedSolved

2003 Honda Accord v6 ex 250000 miles
I was checking my fuses & seen that the, back up ACC fuse was missing! So added one in, seen that it was draining the battery, maybe thats why the previous owner removed it. Now the car refuse to start the engine. Like the key dont recognize the car anymore
tyvone harrison from United States 3 years ago  
TY
6 reports 
Solved
Best answer (according to tyvone harrison)
tyvone harrison from United States 3 years ago
The car engine ground wire was split in half, which was stoping the car from communicating with the engine
Prince neche from Nigeria 3 years ago
I checked the fuse of my Honda Accord 2008 only,now the key don't recognize the car anymore,I hav change the ignition key n immobilizer still the car still don't recognize the new key n it's chips
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Won't start

1998 Honda Accord Accord 240000 miles
I need to completely bypass the key immobilizer
Rondon from United States 4 years ago  
RO
9 reports 
Rondon from United States 4 years ago
I didn't get any replies
Richgangggg from United States 3 years ago
You ever figure it out
Richgangggg from United States 3 years ago
Cuz if not I can help you out
Mdominick from United States 3 years ago
@RichganggggDid anyone ever figure it out. I'm having the same problem
DesoliteSoldier from United States 2 years ago
@RichganggggCan you bypass the immobilizer
Scruffsaccord07 from United States a year ago
@DesoliteSoldierNeed help bypassing my immobilizer cause im not gettjng spark and my it does recognize my key but for some reason still not getting spark
Scruffsaccord07 from United States a year ago
Same not gett in ng spark
Carrie from United States 4 months ago
Hey @Richgangggg , my name is Carrie, I was hoping you could help with my 2015 Honda Accord alarm immobilizer. ???
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Won't start

2015 Honda Accord 4.3 138000 miles
My 2015 accord sport was running fine then the next day I went to start it and it crank up then spit and sputtered before dying and wouldn't crank back up. I had water in my gas tank so drained it and added new gas still nothing... The main chip in my ECU turned out to be damaged so got a new one but the car won't communicate with it. The honda dealership says it's acting like it's been struck by lighting which it hasn't... any suggestions??
Help from United States 8 years ago  
HE
9 reports 
Rcullen70 from United States 4 years ago
Did you ever fiqure it out?
I have the same problem, honda dealership said struck by lightning haha
Tana from United States 3 years ago
Same issue here same year accord coupe
Tomm from Ireland 2 years ago
08 Accord sport ECM circuit fault car won't start cold but has no issues at all starting once driven a bit
Faris from Iraq a month ago
Check the neighbor's narrator
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Won't Start

2008 Honda Accord EX-L Sedan 130000 miles
Car died while driving.
Replaced the battery... It will crank with the key but not start,
XLR8ER from United States 3 years ago  
XL
3 reports 
XLR8ER from United States 3 years ago
No Replies… Still sitting in my driveway.
Amber from United States 2 years ago
Do you have coolant in the radiator/overflow tank?? Simple fix to a crank no start problem sometimes. Worked for me at least on my Honda.
XLR8ER from United States 2 years ago
Yes radiator was topped off… Im thinking could be bad head gasket ?
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Won't start. V

1993 Honda Accord 2.2 liter 225000 miles
Crank no start. I was driving and of and all of a sudden my engine raves up and down a couple of times. Then it like back fires, sputters and dies. Try to restart nothing happens. What the issue here.
William from United States 9 years ago  
WI
4 reports 
Just me from United States 7 years ago
Did u fix your problem?
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Dashboard light off, Engine not starting

2016 Honda Accord Electricity 200000 miles
What can I do for this problem?
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KHALIL from other a year ago  
KH
2 reports 
SMCP from Canada a year ago
It seems you need to replace/charge your battery. No electricity, no dashboard, no start. You can get a friend to boost it to confirm, but then you should check on your battery and alternator to assure they are working properly. Lots of youtube guides for that.
Jimmy from United States a year ago
Same thing. Been stuck in middle of nowhere for two weeks. About to get a parole violation now
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Belts came off noew wont start

1997 Honda Accord 5 speed 246000 miles
It all started when i was headed down the road going about 45mph i hearded a noise ccouldn't really make it out then about a mile down the road car just loses all power and shuts off so i pull over on side of road and look under hood and both of my belts had popped off they didnt break witch was my 1st thought so i put the belts back on the car after i finally was able to get them on right i tried to start car and as soom as i tried it throw one belt off the belt thats on the crank pulley so i drag it to the house and a friend was able to get the belts on and for them to stay on but car will s… Read complete
Bbgal from United States 9 years ago  
BB
2 reports 
Bbgal from United States 9 years ago
Please please anyone who can think of something that will help
Andy from United States 9 years ago
Valves hit the pistons u needs a new cylinder head or rebuild the one u got. Hopfully it didnt crack the piston
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Clutch not getting pressure and not starting car

2002 Honda Accord Ex coupe. Manual 2.3 285000 miles
When filling up fluid and to bleed it but wont get any pressure at all clutch stays down
La avion from United States 10 months ago  
LA
2 reports 
Zain Ali from other 10 months ago
U0104 code and not start
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Car not start all

2024 Honda Accord 4 sdn 1.5 3000 miles
Car desh not tourn on and no start
gungor from United States 2 years ago  
GU
2 reports 
Broke Irish Ma from United States a year ago
Same out of no where like dead in the water
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Not starting

2015 Honda Accord Accord/V6 15000 miles
Recently the car began to hesitate starting when I pushed the button. Like the battery was starting to get weak. Then it would not start at all. Dash lights would flash twice then everything goes out. Dealer replaced a module on the battery + wire connection and paperwork said it had a service bulletin on it. Two days later it did it again and dealer said new part drained the battery. They replaced the battery. We shall see what happens but I am losing confidence.
Chuck from United States 11 years ago  
CH
5 reports 
Darq from Canada 7 years ago
Any updates ? Please :( same issue w 2015
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Cranks but won't start engine control module related failure code

2008 Honda Accord Sedan automatic 2.4 liter 110000 miles
Getting spark getting fuel engine control module related failure code 83 - 201 Poplar
Adam from United States 11 years ago  
AD
12 reports 

It wont start a the firt time

1995 Honda Accord 2.2L 10000000 miles
Sam times my car wont start at the firt time and same times yes
Manny from Mexico 3 months ago  
MA

Not starting at all

1998 Honda Accord EX 200000 miles
My son turned off the car after driving it to get his sister from school. And is did not start back up. Had to be towed home. After testing, battery is good, starter solenoid is good too. Clock works, inside lights work. Dash does nothing, and nothing clicks or tries to start. We did replace the ignition switch. But still nothing. Any ideas?
MGrun from United States 5 months ago  
MG

Not starting

2006 Honda Accord 2458 miles
My accord DC is not starting until I connect keysterter ware and battery
Jaybee from Nigeria 6 months ago  
JA

My ignition was punched out and now my car won't start

2003 Honda Accord 6cyl 168000 miles
, need to bypass alarm, how do I do that
Shels2026 from United States 7 months ago  
SH

Doesn't start

2024 Honda Accord 30 miles
After installing a new battery:

The car won’t start (the starter doesn’t crank).
No electrical power in the car at all,

Except the A/C control panel, which is still working.
Jimmy from other a year ago  
JI
2 reports 

Car wont start

2006 Honda Accord seadan 4 doors 35000 miles
Car wont start recenly i changed fuel pump
josh from India a year ago  
JO
4 reports 

Car will not start

2013 Honda Accord Honda accord 133000 miles
I have a 2013 Honda accord it will not start sometimes some days it will some days it doesn’t, the mechanic said it’s not the battery , it’s not the starter, it’s not the alternator, I check the key it was okay and good then what could it be ?
Jalen from United States a year ago  
JA
3 reports 

Information Display will not start

2014 Honda Accord 15000 miles
Display will not initialize. No images
tag2027 from United States a year ago  
TA

Car not starting

2021 Honda Accord 60000 miles
I dropped water in the middle console by the parking brake button. Now my car will not start. What do I do?
Gggg from United States a year ago  
GG

It doesn't start

1999 Honda Accord 2.0 Vetec 65865 miles
It starts if I don't let go of the key, but as soon as I let go of it, it turns off.
Dyaz from other 2 years ago  
DY

Car just shut off coming to stop and would not start back up after die

1991 Honda Accord Lx 2.2L 1848270 miles
Ok my 1991 lx accord I blew a radiator hose noticed it right away pulled over got a new hose and refilled it fully and after that drove my car and then my car suddenly shut off and will not turn back on it keeps cranking over but not fully firing on all four cylinders work is the number one cause do it and I have a fuse location in the Caribou car that is he four prong style and has one offset fuse really but my car keeps wanting to fire in at night but it is missing something I believe someone has swapped if you somewhere without my knowledge
OKHonda from United States 2 years ago  
OK

My car won't start and My battery is new

2009 Honda Accord 180000 miles
My dashboard panel doesn't come on
Cayenne from United States 2 years ago  
CA
4 reports 

Cranks but not starting

2004 Honda Accord 4D 2.4l 250000 miles
When I turn the key the car tries to turn over but seems like it’s just not there. I recently changed the VCG and the spark plugs as well as the timing solenoid. The starter works and the car ran before the Valve cover gasket was replaced.
Koop from United States 3 years ago  
KO
3 reports 

Radio started glitching then car wouldnt start

2011 Honda Accord EX-L V6 Coupe 108000 miles
My dad was sitting in my car while I ran into the store. He was there for no more than 5 minutes. He said my radio started acting strange and stuttering(?) My car was off but the key was in the accessory position. When i got into the car and turned the key the it clicked like the battery was drained and it wouldn't start. (No battery light) I can't imagine the battery was drained that quickly. I just replaced the alternator (3 times because of a leaking "pcv" gasket I think its called. It was leaking oil onto the alternator. I replaced the gaskets and its sealed up good with no leaks at all) A… Read complete
Cutepup85 from United States 4 years ago  
CU
3 reports 

Won't start

2005 Honda Accord Accord ex 240000 miles
The car will not turn over at all
Smitty696969 from United States 4 years ago  
SM
3 reports 

Car won't start

2002 Honda Accord EX 138456 miles
I can turn the key and it beeps, the lights on the dashboard come on, my stereo turns on and the clock turns on. There is no clicking or engine isn't turning over. What could be the problem? And would you still recommend jumping it if it doesn't appear to be the battery?
Crow from United States 6 years ago  
CR
29 reports 

Car won't start. Starter relay problem?

2004 Honda Accord Accord 6 cyl. 200000 miles
Car won't start. Car just clicks once when I turn key to start.
Bruce from United States 6 years ago  
BR
15 reports 
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