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1999 Honda Prelude. Consumer states engine failure while driving the consumer referenced the ignition switch recall and is requesting $2,350.19 for repairs. The consumer stated he received a small refund from Honda. Updated 09/29/11
: the contact stated the vehicle was consuming oil every three to four months, when it should normally last for one year. The vehicle has been taken to a service dealer several times. The dealer expressed that this would normally occur if the vehicle had a front-end collision. This vehicle has never been in a collision; subsequently, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.
Repeated (2 times) safety related engine malfunction causing loss of control and power of the vehicle. IVOQ 10100766 provided additional information while the vehicle was in motion during a rain storm, the oil pressure light had come on and caused the vehicle to shut down while on an exit ramp. The consumer was informed that this occurred due a broken cam seal and the engine needed to be replaced. Prior to the incident, there was a leak coming from the cam seal. Back in October the timing belt had broken while the vehicle was in motion and the consumer lost control of the vehicle. There were other numerous issues as well including: The heating system, vibration, noise, the cd player would shut off when the drivers side door was opened or when the interior lights were on, the wiper washer fluid would freeze and minor electrical problems. The engine light would illuminate intermittently.
- Flanders, NJ, USA
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