Car Cutting out , Electrical issue ?

[delboy001]

Hi Guys

Having some problems with my mk5 2.2 vtec, when driving all of a sudden the car cuts out, this can happen at any speed ,
All of a sudden before cutting out the entire dash lights up and then everything dies without warning, the engine doesn't
slow down then cut out. dies straight away.

Then it takes about 5 minutes before the car will start again, on the key the car will not do anything. no turn over at all.
This to me sounds like an issue with the Immobilizer ?

any advise on the situation massively appreciated ,

Thanks,

Del.

[newkid]

Ignition switch. See if your cars had the recall done by Honda.

[prelude_h22]

Could be the relay (a green box underneath the dash) - the solder pads can crack causing intermittent connection on the PCB

As mentioned - ignition switch - most likely. Was a recall for the prelude at the time.

Could be an issue with your immobilzer - has an after market alarm been installed?

Check all your ground connections

[delboy001]

thank you guys can point my mechanic in the write direction appreciate your help del

[mercutio]

will deffo be the ignition switch had it happen to me on the motorway

[delboy001]

guys mechanic replaced ignition switch reset immobiliser hundred fifty squids problem solved apart from my spelling.thanking you. del

[mercutio]

[Free Ranj Egg]

Funnily enough I had the same issue a few months back and I called Honda to check on the recall. They had no history of it and told me I would have to pay to get it done.

Its £100 all in including labour.

[DaveyBa8]

Just clean the ignition switch, it's free. That's all I've ever needed to do. Open it up, clean connections and tracks.