1996 Honda Accord ignition switch won't work after awhile

86,589 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAXLEE20
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ignition switch fails in the middle of a day with multiple errands. (several starts and stops, i.e. turn off engine perform errand, get back in car, restart engine...)

However, if allowed to sit idle for about 10-15 minutes after switch fails, ignition will restart engine just fine.

also, sometimes when trying to restart after switch fails, i've found that if i turn steering wheel while turning ignition key, the switch will work.
Nov 20, 2009 at 2:33 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi jaxlee20,

Seems the ignition switch is faulty and requires replacement.
Nov 25, 2009 at 5:02 AM
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