# \#ignition **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/ignition/27.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [97 Accord shuts off while driving, getting worse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-accord-shuts-off-while-driving-getting-worse/80356)
**Author:** [@Kriptik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kriptik)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-accord-shuts-off-while-driving-getting-worse/80356 "2026-01-30T13:45:35Z")
I drive a 97 Honda Accord and just recently started experiencing an issue where while driving, my ignition suddenly shuts off. Sometimes when this happens I'm able to turn the key and get the ignition started right back … --- ## [Help Needed: Cylinder 4 Misfire (No Spark) on 2007 MX-5 Miata NC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-needed-cylinder-4-misfire-no-spark-on-2007-mx-5-miata-nc/200540)
**Author:** [@miataaaa\_br](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miataaaa_br)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-needed-cylinder-4-misfire-no-spark-on-2007-mx-5-miata-nc/200540 "2026-01-04T19:56:27Z")
Hi everyone, We’re trying to troubleshoot an issue with a 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata NC (6-speed manual, around 160k miles, 4 cylinders 2L), and we’d really appreciate some advice from folks with experience. The problem: Cy… --- ## [How do I fix my 87 ranger from shutting off by itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-fix-my-87-ranger-from-shutting-off-by-itself/199603)
**Author:** [@mmvp911\_185967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmvp911_185967)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-fix-my-87-ranger-from-shutting-off-by-itself/199603 "2025-03-26T18:55:36Z")
I replaced my 1987 Ford ranger spark plugs, coil, rotor, distributor cap, and spark plug wires. After I started it up it ran beautifully and then shut off after it shut off I cranked it again all it did was crank. I then… --- ## [Buick Century Key Chime](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-key-chime/191344)
**Author:** [@jsd123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsd123)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2023, 6:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-key-chime/191344 "2023-06-29T06:16:21Z")
1998 Buick Century. Recently had my car broken into and the ignition cylinder tampered with (assuming attempted stolen). I replaced the door lock cylinders (driver side was tampered with), and replaced the ignition loc… --- ## [Car every now and then will not start, then eventually does?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-every-now-and-then-will-not-start-then-eventually-does/187896)
**Author:** [@goobunga82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goobunga82)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-every-now-and-then-will-not-start-then-eventually-does/187896 "2022-12-12T23:16:03Z")
I got my car about two months ago, and it has ran really well. About two weeks ago I was driving around and doing errands and after finishing at a store I went to turn the car on and nothing. It did not even attempt to… --- ## [2008 Ford Escape - Ignition problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-ignition-problem/186222)
**Author:** [@mknoppe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mknoppe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-ignition-problem/186222 "2022-09-06T22:37:40Z")
Ignition does not work. Just quit working one morning. Nothing happens. Mechanic claims there is a flaw in the steering column and ignition. --- ## [2003 Honda Odyssey Ignition lock replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-ignition-lock-replacement/53596)
**Author:** [@jashcraft](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jashcraft)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-ignition-lock-replacement/53596 "2021-09-16T17:34:06Z")
My 2003 Honda Odyssey ignition lock will not allow me to turn the key and start the vehicle. I have already tried applying wd-40 to the key to see if excess dust had frozen the tumbler. I have also seen that Ican buy a… --- ## [Ignition switch failure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-switch-failure/177355)
**Author:** [@Will-Parker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Will-Parker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2021, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-switch-failure/177355 "2021-06-14T04:17:57Z")
1998 VW beetle, TDI, manual, 230k miles. Turned the key the other day, and the starter just whined without actually turning the engine over. I turned the key back to off and pulled it out of the ignition, but the starte… --- ## [1995 FORD F-150 Won't shift into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-f-150-wont-shift-into-gear/174591)
**Author:** [@Cameron-24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cameron-24)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 11:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-f-150-wont-shift-into-gear/174591 "2021-01-29T11:42:04Z")
I have a 1995 Ford F-150 4WD. Truck starts up just fine, but I can’t shift it out of park without turning the key forward to cut off the electronics first. What could be causing this? --- ## [2002 Toyota camry engine lighted flashed and car stopped on red light and didn't start, it is engaging when key turned on but doesn't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-engine-lighted-flashed-and-car-stopped-on-red-light-and-didnt-start-it-is-engaging-when-key-turned-on-but-doesnt-start/171930)
**Author:** [@Senthil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Senthil)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-engine-lighted-flashed-and-car-stopped-on-red-light-and-didnt-start-it-is-engaging-when-key-turned-on-but-doesnt-start/171930 "2020-11-12T16:00:40Z")
2002 Toyota Camry engine light flashed and car stopped on red light and didn’t start. Fault codes read by OBD reader. P0300 - Multiple engine misfire, P0301 - engine 1 misfire, P0302 - engine 2 misfire, P0303- engine… --- ## [2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Cost for ignition switch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-sedan-cost-for-ignition-switch/169555)
**Author:** [@JaynePeterson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaynePeterson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2020, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-sedan-cost-for-ignition-switch/169555 "2020-09-07T13:46:08Z")
What’s the average cost for ignition switch repair? --- ## [Chevy Colorado intermittent starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-colorado-intermittent-starting-problem/7930)
**Author:** [@carmen\_a\_l](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carmen_a_l)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-colorado-intermittent-starting-problem/7930 "2020-09-04T23:04:57Z")
Here's a stumper for you - I'd love any suggestions to take to the dealer! My 04 Chevy Colorado truck intermittently won't start. It's done this several times a year since I bought it new. It tends to happen in cluster… --- ## [2006 Dodge Ram 1500 - Won't crank - clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-ram-1500-wont-crank-clicks/169568)
**Author:** [@Rsmcmillan1984](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rsmcmillan1984)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-ram-1500-wont-crank-clicks/169568 "2020-09-04T20:39:57Z")
When I put the key in the ignition, it wouldn’t crank. The lights on the dashboard would show. I just had a fuel pump put in a few months back. It’s making a clicking sound. When I try to turn it over. --- ## [2016 Kia Sedona locks 3 times when putting into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sedona-locks-3-times-when-putting-into-gear/169547)
**Author:** [@Jack-348](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack-348)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sedona-locks-3-times-when-putting-into-gear/169547 "2020-09-04T01:50:47Z")
We bought a used 2016 Kia Sedona with only 70k miles on it. Worked great till about a month ago and when you put the car into gear from park, the doors are supposed to lock, but mine lock 3 times, every time. Then a few … --- ## [Please help- cranks but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-cranks-but-won-t-start/169128)
**Author:** [@Sophia-21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sophia-21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-cranks-but-won-t-start/169128 "2020-08-24T20:44:48Z")
Hello, I have a 2005 Hyundai Tucson gls v6 Automatic. Has around 199,000 but never had any problems with it. Always do routine maintenance on it. It was driving fine and then I tried to turn it on and it wouldn’t start t… --- ## [Car won't start after timing belt replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-timing-belt-replacement/46832)
**Author:** [@civicowner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/civicowner)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-timing-belt-replacement/46832 "2020-04-19T20:08:32Z")
I have a 2001 Honda Civic EX with 110,000 miles. Last weekend I decided to change the timing belt. I own the Honda Service Manual for this car, and I followed the instructions exactly. After putting everything back to… --- ## [Stall after filling gas and slight smell of paint thinner after use](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stall-after-filling-gas-and-slight-smell-of-paint-thinner-after-use/152730)
**Author:** [@Mikhail\_Llauder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikhail_Llauder)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stall-after-filling-gas-and-slight-smell-of-paint-thinner-after-use/152730 "2019-11-15T00:34:05Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota RAV4. Two issues: Jerking with acceleration and reverse. I had a small leak P0442 code. Changed the canister and gas cap. Got the code within a year, still drove. After awhile, the car wouldn’t st… --- ## [Rpm dial on Hyundai accent not working and car stalling - help please!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-dial-on-hyundai-accent-not-working-and-car-stalling-help-please/86876)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2019, 8:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-dial-on-hyundai-accent-not-working-and-car-stalling-help-please/86876 "2019-08-07T08:54:10Z")
Hi, I know very little about cars so I am coming to this forum in the hopes that someone can provide me with some insight and direction. Over the last several weeks my car (2010 Hyundai Accent, 60k miles) started randoml… --- ## [F150 ignition coil in the rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-ignition-coil-in-the-rain/43992)
**Author:** [@jgdfreelance](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jgdfreelance)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-ignition-coil-in-the-rain/43992 "2019-05-26T16:23:20Z")
I drive a 2001 F-150 and I've had to replace ignition coils three times after a rain. It's raining now, the truck's running rough and I'm gonna have to do it again. I know this is an ongoing problem with Ford, my questio… --- ## [2009 Subaru Outback won’t turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-outback-won-t-turn-over/114304)
**Author:** [@KathiRobinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathiRobinson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-outback-won-t-turn-over/114304 "2019-01-21T16:09:09Z")
The battery is fully charged, but the ignition won’t turn over the motor. --- ## [2003 Toyota Camry - dashboard lights flicker, loud buzzing sound when I try to start (won't turn on)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-dashboard-lights-flicker-loud-buzzing-sound-when-i-try-to-start-wont-turn-on/122791)
**Author:** [@pearljo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pearljo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-dashboard-lights-flicker-loud-buzzing-sound-when-i-try-to-start-wont-turn-on/122791 "2018-08-13T23:18:34Z")
Hi all! Longtime listener, first time caller. (So to speak.) I have a 2003 Toyota Camry with 100,500 miles on it. However, it has been through many brutal New York winters and lived through three years of the West Virgi… --- ## [2005 Honda Accord Not Starting (Starter and Relay replaced)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-not-starting-starter-and-relay-replaced/121350)
**Author:** [@supat2005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/supat2005)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-not-starting-starter-and-relay-replaced/121350 "2018-07-20T13:28:50Z")
A few weeks ago my car wouldn’t start. Signs likely pointed to a starter and our mechanic replaced the starter. But we ran into the same issue again. This time we replaced the relay. Still running into the same issue. Ho… --- ## [Car won't start unless steering the wheel from side to side a few times (Nissan Altima 2003)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-unless-steering-the-wheel-from-side-to-side-a-few-times-nissan-altima-2003/115443)
**Author:** [@Mr.Bonilla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr.Bonilla)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 6:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-unless-steering-the-wheel-from-side-to-side-a-few-times-nissan-altima-2003/115443 "2018-04-12T06:30:23Z")
Hi All, I am having a problem with my vehicle (Nissan Altima 2003) in which the car won’t start unless I steer the wheel from side to side a few times. When it does not start, it makes some kind of grinding sound. Somet… --- ## [Platinum v.s. Iridium](https://community.cartalk.com/t/platinum-v-s-iridium/46)
**Author:** [@Big\_Riviera\_1990](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Big_Riviera_1990)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2018, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/platinum-v-s-iridium/46 "2018-02-13T15:57:32Z")
Greetings all! I'm looking for opinions once more. Practically since they came out I've been running Bosch's Platinum Plus plugs in all the cars I change plugs on, including my own of course. NOT THE MULTI ELECTRODE… --- ## [I need help with my cylinder misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-help-with-my-cylinder-misfire/111248)
**Author:** [@manualforlife](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manualforlife)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-help-with-my-cylinder-misfire/111248 "2018-01-18T23:22:39Z")
just got a used Hyundai 2001 accent it has 59k miles and the computer is saying there is a cylinder 3 misfire I have replaced the plugs and the code is still there while replacing the plugs there was a small pole of oil … --- ## [1994 Nissan Sentra -- Intermittently won't even try to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-nissan-sentra-intermittently-wont-even-try-to-start/27495)
**Author:** [@dwkindig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwkindig)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-nissan-sentra-intermittently-wont-even-try-to-start/27495 "2017-11-04T00:10:56Z")
Hey all, I've got the car mentioned in the title. Whenever I go to turn over the engine, it doesn't do anything. You know how you have to depress the clutch pedal on a manual transmission car before it will start?… --- ## [Ignition Coil Diagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-coil-diagnosis/98142)
**Author:** [@hwalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hwalk)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2017, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-coil-diagnosis/98142 "2017-01-07T00:19:26Z")
My 1976 Lincoln Mark IV died while running recently. I replaced the fuel pump a little while back and it ran great after replacing that, but now it won't turn over again. My neighbor who is a retired mechanic suggested I… --- ## [Honda Odyssey briefly wouldn't start but everything else working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-briefly-wouldnt-start-but-everything-else-working/94861)
**Author:** [@lds.dwain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lds.dwain)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2016, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-briefly-wouldnt-start-but-everything-else-working/94861 "2016-08-26T23:58:42Z")
Hi folks. First time I have been on this community. I didn't find the problem I have, but I was impressed with the responses so I decided to register and talk to the community directly. I just purchased a used 2012 Hon… --- ## [94 ranger ignition problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-ranger-ignition-problem/93642)
**Author:** [@Imconfounded](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Imconfounded)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-ranger-ignition-problem/93642 "2016-06-25T03:14:30Z")
I've replaced the starter, starter relay, key lock cylinder, and starter switch. The truck started fine for about a week after each replacement part is installed. All I get is a click from the relay. I honestly have no c… --- ## [1989 V6 3.0L Toy Pickup Intermittently Dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-v6-3-0l-toy-pickup-intermittently-dies/93491)
**Author:** [@rgbdenver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rgbdenver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-v6-3-0l-toy-pickup-intermittently-dies/93491 "2016-06-10T05:07:12Z")
I have driven small Toyota 4X4 pickups since 1980 including an '89 for the past 25 years and \> 200,000 miles. One day a couple of months ago it would crank but would not start although battery and starter seem fine. I di… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/ignition/27.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=ignition)