August 30, 2022 by Nick Taylor
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The following Community Fix summarizes the interaction between members of the community that led to the solution.
Vehicle
2006 Honda Accord 2.4L
Title
Intermittent no start, replaced ignition switch.
Complaint
Customer states that car intermittently won’t start.
Diagnostic Steps Performed/Parts Replaced
Vehicle has an on and off starting problem where vehicle wont start till around third try. When in the start position and having the problem, there is a sound around the under the dash fuse panel that sounds like electricity jumping mixed with metal grinding. There is no smell or feeling of something getting hot. First showed up around 3 months ago and replaced turn signal flasher and problem was gone for about a month, now replacing flasher won’t work. Checked for proper operation of starter & ignition switch and found nothing wrong. Checked wires on back of fuse panel and found no loose or broken connections. What could it be if the system seems fine but issue is still present? Is it possible that there is a short in the panel itself?
Best Answer from Community Member Ericsautomotive
ALL power output circuits from the ignition switch test good? They are a common weak spot on this vehicle that match the symptoms you’re describing.
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About the Author Nick Taylor
Nick Taylor is the SureTrack Community Administrator and a Senior Applications Specialist at Mitchell 1 with over 25 years of experience with electronic repair data systems. Nick previously worked in the automotive dismantling and engine rebuilding industries.
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