2001 Honda Accord EX, car suddenly stops

[Nam1911a1]

I replaced mine myself and it went bad again within a year. So I fixed it permanently for 11 dollars

 

[Edward Castillo]

So I performed the continuity test for the ignition switch. It’s good! Not faulty at all.

Now while I was disconnecting the negative battery terminal before I did the test, I then notice that the wire from the negative side of the battery to chassis (frame) was totally loose!!! I think this may have been the issue. I fixed the connection now. Driving it tomorrow. Will keep everyone updated.

I swear it’s the little things.

 

[Edward Castillo]

Update. Wasn’t the chassis wire. Car turned off this morning while I was driving.

Now I am suspecting the main relay and the distributor. But I’m curious if a faulty main relay would cause a car to stall while driving.

Does anyone know of any videos on how to test the distributor? Thanks!!!

 

[T.$.Racing]

I'd lean towards the main relay. Mine used to do the same thing, but usually out of absolutely no where when on the highway cruising for prolonged periods. If you have a boneyard near by stop in and grab one to see if that solves the problem, otherwise hit up ebay....

 

[Edward Castillo]

I'd lean towards the main relay. Mine used to do the same thing, but usually out of absolutely no where when on the highway cruising for prolonged periods. If you have a boneyard near by stop in and grab one to see if that solves the problem, otherwise hit up ebay....

I think I’ll do exactly that. Thank you!

 

[Nam1911a1]

Mine would suddenly die. And it would die when I jiggled the key. But for some reason me bypassing the ignition all together solved my problem

 

[Edward Castillo]

Took the main relay circuit card (with its connector still attached) off from its housing. When I did that, I accidentally shorted the circuit card to ground. After that it didn’t want to turn over. Not sure if I burnt something or what lol was going to replace it anyways since it’s suspect.

I checked the fuses just in case (fuse 1 and 13 on the driver side fuse box) and I’m good.

Welp I have to wait until Saturday so I can go to the junk yard and pull a relay. Hopefully it does the trick.

 

[Nam1911a1]

Lesson learned. Always disconnect the battery ground when working with electrical circuits if you don’t fully understand electrical circuits

 

[Edward Castillo]

Lesson learned. Always disconnect the battery ground when working with electrical circuits if you don’t fully understand electrical circuits

I’m a EE. I should know better lol

 

[Edward Castillo]

Update!!

Due to me shorting out the circuit card of the main relay, I ended up blowing fuse 46 that is under the hood fuse box. I’ve attached the diagram that I used to solve my issue.

Anyways, due to me shorting out the circuit card, my car wouldn’t start anymore until I replaced that 15amp fuse. So that solved that temporary issue.

I later then went to purchase a new main relay. I noticed that these are different now. They have IC chips in them now which are more reliable than the old relays.

I replaced the relay and have drove around for two days. Car has not stalled. I may have solved my issue.

I appreciate everyone’s help these past couple of days. Hopefully this thread helps someone else in the future.

Just a side note. Whenever your car doesn’t want to start, I would say to make it a good habit to check for blown fuses per the diagram I attached. Might as well cancel all that out.

If anyone is wanting to know how to see if their ignition switch is bad per a continuity test, see the YouTube link below. It helped a lot to eliminate what was my problem.



Again, thanks!!