Grant Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Well that's not a c4 lol. Is that like the PVC we have on the c4? Kind of a breather recirculating unit? That could cause stalling if clogged/missing pipes I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajd_25 Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 EVAP can. Not sure its exact job, but stores some fuel vapour. It should throw a code (p1447) if there is a vapor leak in the fuel system. Come to think of it I did notice a slight smell of petrol when stating up. I don't have a code reader, but clearly an unattached hose is a bad thing.Anyway cutting out problem still exists and oddly enough can happen when I switch the left turn indicator on (not right), Any thoughts? I seem to remember a post on similar somewhere.Would a reset be any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajd_25 Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Sorted….. it was the effing ignition switch. Apparently a fairly common problem enough to cause a recall years back.Found good tutorial on civic-tech site on how to clean. Had to clean twice to make it work, even just a slight amount of crap after the first clean was enough to cause trouble. Also ordered a new replacement as the old contacts are looking knackered and blobs of solder fell off during inspection.. part number 35130-st3-306 if anyones interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Glad you've sorted it! There's been a few with the same problem recently! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nairnster Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Was there a time limit on the recall, or was it open ended.Typically mine has just started, a week before MOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nairnster Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Well never mind.I have it sorted for now, took of the steering cowl and cleaned up the switch contacts, and all is good for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Hope it stays that way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nairnster Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Fingers crossed. It looked like the old grease had gunked up and covered the contacts. Its been running fine all day so far. No more embarrassing 10 start attempts lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajd_25 Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 I'm sure you will be fine for a while, mine been good for a couple of weeks, but I ordered a new switch anyway which I will fit when I have time and inclination. at least I know the symptoms!! Also the contacts looked pretty worn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nairnster Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Still going strong for me, and no more embarrassing stalls at traffic lights lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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