shuts off on its own..

[RonJ]

OP if you want me to I can check to see if your car had the recall performed when i get to work at Honda tomorrow. If you are okay with me checking tomorrow, just PM me your vin number.

^^^Good man.


Alternatively, you can use a multimeter to test the switch yourself:

 

[projektej8]

I ran your VIN and it seems that there is no record of the recall ever being performed. That doesnt mean that it wasnt done, It's possible it was done and never updated which happens when theyre doing thousands of recalls. I would test the ignition as Ronj stated above

 

[Tyfro!]

this car hasent been to a dealership since new. haha. i dont know if im intelligent enough to do that by myself..l.

 

[RonJ]

this car hasent been to a dealership since new. haha. i dont know if im intelligent enough to do that by myself..l.

If you are smart enough to drive, then you can do the switch tests. Borrow/buy a multimeter, and we can walk you through it. Otherwise, you'll pay a mechanic, and this is unlikely to be cheap.

 

[Tyfro!]

if someone could explain that to me it would be much appreciated...

 

[Tyfro!]

whats a multimeter? somethin like a test light ?

 

[RonJ]

whats a multimeter? somethin like a test light ?

It's an advanced version of a test light that does much more. If you enjoy working on cars, then a low impedance digital multimeter is just as important as the tools in your toolbox. You can buy one from many stores, Walmart, auto parts stores, Sears, Harbor Freight Tools, etc. Mine cost $15 from Sears on sale. Shop around and look for sales.

 

[Tyfro!]

ok, i took off the lower dash and there is a little 4"x4" black box hanging here. its ran into the ignition wires and has a little thing mounted to the dash where you can plug somethingitno it, what is this? i can thell its not factory its zip-tied on.

 

[Tyfro!]

ignition module?

 

[ekk20]

its not the ecu its making the clicking noise. its your fuel relay. right next to your glove compartment on the right.

 

[RonJ]

ok, i took off the lower dash and there is a little 4"x4" black box hanging here. its ran into the ignition wires and has a little thing mounted to the dash where you can plug somethingitno it, what is this? i can thell its not factory its zip-tied on.

Post a picture. Maybe a kill switch or alarm. That could be the problem. Disconnect it and restore the wires to the stock configuration.

 

[Tyfro!]

here it is

 

[RonJ]

Can't read the text on the box. What does it say?

Might be a stock security control unit (alarm system and kill switch). Do the connectors and wire colors match:

 

[Tyfro!]

blue plug: override switch
blkack or red plug: negative horn output
white 2 pin plug: starter disable harness <- has this
white 5 pin plug: power harness
white 6 pin plug: key harness <- has this
there is also a white 3 pin plug on it but its hardwired, 1 wire to the fuse block 1 ground and a yellow one.

 

[RonJ]

It's an alarm system. These potential that it is causing the problem.

 

[Tyfro!]

so how can i relolve this?

 

[RonJ]

so how can i relolve this?

You need to disconnect the alarm system and return the wires to the stock configuration and hope that the problem goes away.

 

[_REV_]

ok, out of nowhere my car now shuts off on its own. the cel is on but has been on before this started. i start the car and it just shuts off making tons of clicking noises from the ecu.

Possibly the Ignition switch, Honda has a recall for your model. Yes, take it to the dealer ship, It will be a FREE FIX.

 

[RonJ]

Or he can test the ignition switch himself as per the diagram I posted.

 

[_REV_]

Or he can test the ignition switch himself as per the diagram I posted.

Its generaly difficult to test an intermittent problem if your not a automotive technition.