Civic starts but won't run

[doc]

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.

 

[|Chaz|]

One thread is enough. Be patient, someone that knows what's going wrong with your car may respond eventually.

 

[doc]

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

 

[doc]

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 go bad, if there's a way to adjust this (I see a security star nut in the side of the assembly), and if there's any hazard in messing around with the ignition switch.

 

[|Chaz|]

Ignition switches are a bitch to mess with. I'd honestly just take it to a shop and let them fuck with it. A REPUTABLE one obviously.

 

[doc]

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)

 

[flydex28]

I had similar problem with mine last year... I would start the car and it would run for half a sec then die... I could hear the fuel pump and everthing...after like ten attempts it would finally start. In my case it was the main relay was going out. Hope this helps.