1997 Honda Civic motor turned off while driving had power m

180,849 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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BCSANTELLANO
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my 1997 civic already had bad oxegyn sensor i know that. my car would sometimes drop speedometer really fast 0 then back to original speed. recently my car shut off on freeway going about 70mph,my ligfhts stood on as well as stereo just motor shut off. i started down shifting into fourth poppping the clutch finally motor kicked on. i changed fuel filter car stated fine immediatly after. i unplugged a wire connector connected next to fuse panel tried to start car no response.I was trying to disable car, live in rough area.Plugged connector back in now car wont start. I cant hear fuel pump and when I turn key to on no lights on dash come on. checked fuses there all fine. car crank but no turn over.I notice a black wire coming from fuse panel tapped into fuse labeled security. could this be some kinda bypass for kill swich? this car has no alarm system, that i know about.
Dec 7, 2009 at 7:40 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi bcsantellano,

When the dash indicator lights do not come on, most probably the ignition switch is bad.

If it is a power supply problem, the starter would not be able to crank as well.
Dec 9, 2009 at 6:36 PM
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