'90 Accord's ignition switch failed after just 68,800 km use

This switch ( part # 35130-SM4-305 ) on a '90 accord ( Japan made )
suddenly could not feed a current to engine ( F20A )'s distributor after
cranking, so this accord was stuck in a slow moving traffic, causing
obstruction to traffic.
If your car uses this switch ( fitted below key slot, K69-1 embossed on
its black plastic casing's bottom), & switch is not new, better let this car
carry a 3 amp wire ( insulated, e.g. 18" long for a SM4 & F20A ) with a
clip* @ 1 end to grip your battery's +ve terminal, & the other end ( bare
) to slip into your distributor's +ve input terminal ( a wire with a black
rubber insulation, on a F20A ) to ( if necessary ) feed a 12v current to
distributor, so your engine can be started & run like normal until you can
replace this un-durable switch. This clip* will enable easy dis / re
connection to turn off / on engine.
I never knew any ignition switch can fail @ just 68,800km : the interior
of this failed switch has no crack / dirt inside !

 

One particular car (130K mi) had no usable greases in ig. switch.
Every other year, people might want to refit fresh lubricant even if
not suggested by the Honda Service Manual for lubricating certain
points in car. Electronic potentiometer lubricant is a start but I'd
grease it.
Rick

 

One particular car (130K mi) had no usable greases in ig. switch.
Every other year, people might want to refit fresh lubricant even if
not suggested by the Honda Service Manual for lubricating certain
points in car. Electronic potentiometer lubricant is a start but I'd
grease it.
Rick

 

I had a '90 Integra ignition switch fail at about 90,000 miles. My
reaction at this early mileage was the same as yours, that is, WTF.

The sales advisor suggested turning the key to start it, then
releasing it only partway, just enough to disengage the starter. It
worked & I was able to drive it in. After a half hour of that, my
thumb was hurting quite a lot. But the car was moving.

JM

 

I had a '90 Integra ignition switch fail at about 90,000 miles. My
reaction at this early mileage was the same as yours, that is, WTF.

The sales advisor suggested turning the key to start it, then
releasing it only partway, just enough to disengage the starter. It
worked & I was able to drive it in. After a half hour of that, my
thumb was hurting quite a lot. But the car was moving.

JM