My 1985 honda accord LX burnt out the neutral safety switch as well as the whole area under the shifter....it got really hot and melted the plastic...it made the shifter unable to switch gears. I replaced the neutral safety switch and it still gets hot. does anyone know the problem?
My 1985 honda accord LX burnt out the neutral safety switch as well as the whole area under the shifter....it got really hot and melted the plastic...it made the shifter unable to switch gears. I replaced the neutral safety switch and it still gets hot. does anyone know the problem?
No electrical component should get so hot they melt things, make sure that all your fuses are the correct sizes.
I don't have any answer as to what is causing it though.
1988 Honda Accord LSDX-I
Your starter solenoid could be drawing too much power or the wiring between it and the starter is damaged and shorting...
Also on the 86-89 it powers the reverse lights so check that also
Eric
3geez member since October 12, 2000
"All this worldly wisdom was once the unamiable heresy of some wise man." - Henry David Thoreau
I thought I replied to this... Most likely causes:
1)Starter solenoid drawing two much current.
2)Reverse lights drawing too much current.
3)Short in one of the above circuits.
Have you noticed anything electrical quit working since this problem arose?
Eric
3geez member since October 12, 2000
"All this worldly wisdom was once the unamiable heresy of some wise man." - Henry David Thoreau
Sorry but this post made me think of this...
https://youtu.be/9TnGjq9mWSI#t=3m12s
Scroll to 3m12s for mobile users...
Eric
3geez member since October 12, 2000
"All this worldly wisdom was once the unamiable heresy of some wise man." - Henry David Thoreau
should I replace the starter solenoid and go from there?Originally Posted by POS carb
You should check the current draw and replace parts accordingly.
Eric
3geez member since October 12, 2000
"All this worldly wisdom was once the unamiable heresy of some wise man." - Henry David Thoreau
Also look out for any corroded connectors that cause too much resistance and heat in the loom. I dab all connectors with dielectric grease to prevent corrosion. Physical damage to a loom can cause current to go places it shouldn't causing melting. Finally, if the heat shields for the exhaust system have disappeared, that can cause insulation in the loom to melt.
Dr_Snooz
"I like to take hammers, and just break stuff, just break stuff." - Beavis
1989 Honda Accord LX-i Coupe, 240k miles, MT swap, rear disc swap
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Merging dupe threads.
Last edited by Dr_Snooz; 06-11-2016 at 08:01 PM.
Dr_Snooz
"I like to take hammers, and just break stuff, just break stuff." - Beavis
1989 Honda Accord LX-i Coupe, 240k miles, MT swap, rear disc swap
Shop manual downloads available here: CLICK TO VIEW
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