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On my 99 Odyssey I've had three occurrences while driving of a sudden loss of power, all dash warning lights coming on momentarily and then the engine comes back up to power and I see the RPMs come back up.

I initially, incorrectly, attributed this to what I thought was a problem with the AC.

I talked to a service advisor at the Honda dealer and he immediately said it sounds like the ignition switch is going bad.

Do you more experienced folks think he's correct and if so, what part should I be replacing? My understanding is that there is an electrical component to the ignition switch and maybe I just need to replace that?

Your ideas and suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.

 

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Thanks for your advice. I'll give them a call tomorrow to see if they'll replace it under the recall you mentioned. I've bought the van new but can't recall if the switch was ever replaced.

Thanks again.

 

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Thanks for the great info. I will look for the article on how to check the part.

Have a great week!

 

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Ignition Switch

The dealer said I had it replaced in 2003 and a further replacement would not be covered.

I really don't have another dealer in the area unless I'm willing to drive about 65 miles.

It looks like I'll just be replacing it myself.

 

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Thanks for the great info.

I'll try Honda of America before I buy the part.

 

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Interesting.

I just talked to Honda America at (800) 999-1009 and they said a second replacement of the switch IS covered.

I'm supposed to call HA from the dealer if they give me a problem when I take the vehicle in for service.

Thanks for the suggestion.

 

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I guess I will be doing it myself.

The dealer wanted to argue about replacing the switch under the recall and finally said ok. However, then they said they don't carry it in stock and won't order it until they verify the problem in my van.

So the dealer 45 miles away wants me to arrange rides for two trips to their shop. One ride to analyze the problem and another ride to leave the van to replace the switch.

It's not worth the hassle, time, driving distance and time off work.

I'll just order the part and do it myself.

I love Honda vehicles but the dealers and their attitudes can take a walk.

 

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Thank you Mike and everyone else for your suggestions and support.

Just drove the van to work and I realized that at 241,000 miles, it still drives better than most peoples newer cars.

Have a great week everyone.

 

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I fixed the problem for less than $8. I went to a pull your own parts yard and pulled the contacts off some Honda Accords.

I attached two pictures. One shows the burned contacts that I took out of my Odyssey.

The second picture shows the shape of the hole on top of the contacts. If you pull your own parts be sure that this shape matches the hole from your van.

I found several different types and am glad I grabbed a few of them.

It's great to save a few bucks and not continue to feed the over-priced auto parts industry.