Car died, would crank but not restart. Fuel pump not running. Had car towed to repair shop, they replaced ecm because of no fuel no spark no communication with ECM on their computer per mechanic. Car ran good for two weeks. Car failed to start again with crank no start. Replaced main relay. Car ran good for a week. Then car would crank and not start again. Could not get started. Had towed to Acura dealership, car has been starting great for two weeks after being towed there. No problem found. 1 to 2 days leading up to car not starting each time, the car would have to crank 10 to 15 seconds before it would fire up.
there was this recall. it coud be the cause of your intermittent problem.
for 1997 ACURA CL
FILTER RECALLS BY AFFECTED COMPONENTS
All (2)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1)SUSPENSION (1)
NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V120000
Manufacturer AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,000,000
Summary
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| ACURA | CL | 1997-1999 |
| ACURA | TL | 1999 |
| HONDA | ACCORD | 1997-1999 |
| HONDA | CIVIC | 1998-2000 |
| HONDA | CR-V | 1997-1999 |
| HONDA | ODYSSEY | 1997-1999 |
| HONDA | PRELUDE | 1997-1999 |
| ISUZU | OASIS | 1998-1999 |
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