Hello everyone, hope all is well.

I have a 2012 base model fit and this morning when leaving my driveway the engine suddenly died, it started right up again with no issues and drove all day fine. Has anyone ever experienced this problem before, also could it be associated with my factory alarm, I ask this because lately my door locks have been doing the clicking when I arming my car and at times when I’m driving, it does this for about 30 seconds. Alter researching on this forum I was lead to believe that it might be drivers door lock actuator could possibly be the cause but unfortunately I haven’t had time to replace the actuator as of yet. Thank you so much for your precious time, God bless

 

Door actuator alone shouldn't cause an engine shut off event. I'd take it to a shop and get all of the modules scanned appropriately. Could very well be your immobilizer or something related though.

 

thank you very much for your time, God bless

 

Maybe that the ignition switch is going bad? There was a recall on other Honda models in the early 2000's with issues of the same symptoms??

 

Thank you very much for this info., I just checked but fortunately my fit does not apply to this recall and the engine dying never happened again.
Thanks again and God bless

 

That is correct the Honda Fit did not fall under the recall of faulty ignition switch.. However, the possibility of the solder points on the ignition switch could go bad depending on the age and conditions the car has experienced. Just something to consider.. The problem may not be the ignition switch at all, but with a similar situation with your factory alarm such as bad relays or electronic components that control the door locks and immobilizer.

 

There should be a FSM (Factory Service Manual) pdf. Available somewhere on this forum for download. Review Sections 22-122 through 22-170 . It is regarding the Keyless / Power Door Locks / Security System. The MICU controls all the door locks and immobilizer. Which kind of sounds like the issue you are describing.

 

Thanks again so much for your time, have a great week
God bless