Accord 1998 Power Failure - Red light comes on

I've got a 1998 Accord LS, it's done over 70k miles, I've only had it
6 months and until last week it had been perfectly fine. After a 200
mile journey, I took an hours' break. I got back in the car, it
started fine, drove for about 1/2 a minute - then I experienced
complete power failure - no gas, no lights, nothing. Didn't start
first time but then got going in less than a minute. I had it checked
out by a mechanic but he'd never heard of such a thing and could find
no problem.
A week later on my return journey I'd done about 100 miles and was
doing about 80mph in the fast lane on the motorway when I felt an
interruption in power for less than a second. This time I noticed that
the red SRS indicator light came on and then went off again. Luckily
the car didn't stop but kept on going.
Has anyone ever experienced anything like this? Any idea what to do
other than pay out huge amounts for 'exploratory surgery'?
Any advice appreciated.

 

Jez,

Your symptoms are exactly the same as our 97 CRV when we first found out
about the ignition switch problems. There was a recall so you should
have a Honda dealer run your VIN thru the system to check for anything
outstanding regarding your vehicle. Either way, do a Google search for
'Honda ignition switch' and you'll find out the whole story.

Whether it's covered or not, have them replace it (they're VERY fast
because of all the practice) and make sure the national computer has
your name linked to your new(er) vehicle so you'll be notified of future
recalls / whatever. While you're there, have them print out some of your
service history if you didn't get it, especially timing belt changes

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It is interesting that you suggested the ignition switch because that is
what I was thinking right away but I haven't followed this problem on Hondas
at all. I think your in the right direction with the ignition switch

CaptainKrunch