Electrical problem question

I know it is difficult to diagnose a problem over a message posting,
but I thought I would try to see if anyone has had a problem like this
before.

CAR: 1997 Honda Accord SE
Mileage: 105,000

Problem: Recently brought it to the dealer to have the 100k service
done to include all belts, tune-up, etc. A problem has since started
where I will be driving about 40 to 60 mph and the SPEDOMETER will be
where my speed is at, then drop to zero, and then recover back to the
speed at which I was going. In addition, the radio power goes
completely off and then back on. The radio does not reset - it's as
if I turned the power off and then back on.

I can not determine what is causing it... it happens very
intermittently, all temperatures of the day, always with my car lights
off (during the day is when it happens), no cruise control on....

Any ideas where to start? I brought it into the dealership and they
were like "Well we can't reproduce it..." I know its easier to
diagnose it when it happens, but since I can not repeat it, I was
wondering if anyone had any ideas or experience on this?

Thanks for your help,
Sean

 

You are in the range for the bad ignition switches (that were recalled on
some models). This is consistent with early symptoms. If it is the switch,
it will progress after a while to where the engine cuts out as well, then
eventually the panel will go dark, engine will stall and won't restart for
several minutes (until the contacts in the switch cool down). The part is
only about $35 and its relatively easy to replace.

If the switch is good, then you are looking for a loose connection or frayed
insulation somewhere and it will be difficult to track it down. If you have
the wiring diagram, start tracing back to a common ground or fuse that feeds
all the things that are going dark.

 

Your Accord is part of the ignition switch recall. Have it done ASAP.