[WillWillis]

Here are the symptoms:

* Cranks but doesn't turn over
* All auxiliaries work: lights, power doors, etc...
* cannot get van out of park, even after turning key forward half a turn, the shifter is stuck in park
* I don't think this is a key chip issue as there's NO blinking green key in instrument panel

The van was fine 2 days ago, parked it in the garage, then we started having the problem yesterday. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[New Dad New Van]

You may have a failed Brake Pedal Position Switch. The van will not shift or start if this switch is failed. It is a plunger-type switch connected to the brake pedal. Search on "brake pedal switch" for more info on replacing...

 

[sontakke]

Press on the brake pedal and if you do not have the brake light in the back, then the switch has failed.

I was not aware that when the switch fails, van will refuse to start.

- Vikas

 

[WillWillis]

UPDATE: I called the dealer and the service guy listened to me crank it. He said the battery sounded good. I was able to pop the tab on top of the steering column, press in with my key, to get the van into neutral.

But I still can't get it to turn over.

 

[wormguy]

Sounds electrical. Check the fuel pump fuse and relay. It could also be a clogged fuel filter or broken fuel pump.

Check other fuses, battery connections and engine ground as well.

 

[0dyfamily]

Do you have more than one key? Try it.

My 98 Accord suddenly did the same thing. Turned over, but no ignition. The immobilizer chip in the key actually stopped working. I tried the other key, and the car started right up.

Hoping it is that simple.

OF

 

[WillWillis]

Do you have more than one key? Try it.

I don't have a 2nd key... going to have one made today (we need it anyway) hopefully that solves it. Thanks OF

 

[New Dad New Van]

I was not aware that when the switch fails, van will refuse to start.

- Vikas

I am not 100% sure about this now. I will have to try tonite to start without foot on brake pedal.

A failed Brake Pedal Position Switch will not allow you to shift out of Park.

A cause for a no start is a failed PGM-FI Main Relay, located under the driver's side dash.

If you get another key made it will have to be programmed by Honda $$$ in order to start your van.

 

[WillWillis]

SOLUTION: burnt out fuse

Thanks for the help everyone. This is a great forum!

 

[New Dad New Van]

I was not aware that when the switch fails, van will refuse to start.

- Vikas

You can start van without foot on brake pedal - I checked last night.

Which fuse was it that was causing the no start?

 

[DAVID HWONG]

Please help here, same situation like yours.

SOLUTION: burnt out fuse

Thanks for the help everyone. This is a great forum!

Hi Will,
Which fuse was burnt out? Having an identical problem as yours.... Thanks.
Appreciate your help...

DH