1994 Honda Accord oil in spark plug well

79,896 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHRIMPO25
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As I was coming to a stop sign, my car started sputtering and almost died. I was able to get back home but as soon as I came to a complete stop it died. I tried to start the car and it would turn over but not start. I pulled the caps off the spark plugs and one was filled with oil, so I figured it was the valve cover gasket. I had the car towed to the mechanic and after him checking it out he tells my I need a new ignition switch. What does an ignition switch have to do with my car sputtering and dieing?
Nov 23, 2008 at 4:04 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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It could have something to do with the not starting. I would suggest that you take care of the oil in the plug well. How many of the wells had oil in it? I think I might suspect the oil in the plug wire as a possible cause for the sputter and possibly the not starting. I would replace the wires and then test for spark at each of the plugs.
Nov 23, 2008 at 4:46 AM
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