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Yes, it's the switch. I can keep it running if I hold about 1 degree of "start" on the switch (not enough to turn the starter). Thanks for the "Autozone" tip... I'll do it. I find that this is a recall for '99 Civics, but they tell me it's been done once already on my car (can't tell me when...

It turns out there's a recall on civics, preludes, and CRX in this time frame for the ignition switch. Symptoms are exactly what I am experiencing. How to replace the ignition switch or troubleshoot (Honda, Acura)

There's no power to the dashboard or to anything else thru the ignition switch until the switch is turned an extra 2 degrees or so. If I start the car and hold the key a bit turned (not enough to keep the starter motor running), the engine will run. So now the problem is how ignition switches...

I believe the fuel pump is only running in the start position.

1999 Civic 1.6 SOHC will start but when the key is released, the engine dies... immediate, like it is turned off. I bought it this way and the previous owner claimed he replaced the coil. I have replaced the plugs and wires, and the fuel pump.

99 civic 1.6L SOHC, Test drove by my wife, but when I went to pick it up, run - it didn't. New fuel pump, plugs, and plug wires later, it starts, but as soon as the key springs to the "run" position, it dies. If I keep clicking it into "start", it will keep running, but 30 sec into the...