1997 Honda Passport Consumer Discussions

Honda Passport Electrical Problems

Re: 1997 Honda Passport - Electrical Problems? [unclwayne]

Written by: tidester on Feb 25, 2008 04:35 PM

I agree with your diagnosis. It's likely either a bad connection or a faulty alternator. But there is a third possibility: the battery is old and cannot adequately take a charge. tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper Read More...

Re: 1997 Honda Passport - Electrical Problems? [popster3]

Written by: unclwayne on Feb 25, 2008 00:16 PM

I'm workin on a 1994 Honda Passport.. HAd some wierd electrical problems... they all started when I was rolling down the highway in a rainstorm at night and literally turned on every electrical device in the vehicle.. I noticed my battery was draining.... I saw the post that suggests a poor connection... I have not installed a new Alternator... I used a volt meter ... Read More...

Re: 1997 Honda Passport - Electrical Problems? [bobseedlock]

Written by: shorty15 on Jun 17, 2007 08:23 PM

I discovered a strange problem. I had a plastic bag of clothes in the back of my 96 Passport that I was taking to the church to donate. The bag and several pieces of clothes had melted into the carpet. when I lifted the carpet I found were the carpet and padding had burn up through to the clothes. Has anyone had this problem???? Read More...

Re: 1997 Honda Passport - Electrical Problems? [bobseedlock]

Written by: popster3 on Apr 29, 2007 09:32 PM

I have an 87 HOnda that starting losing the headlights, etc when then brake applied or turn signals used. Turned out to be a loose connector in the mess of wire harnesses that are around the steering column. Suggest you check all connectors you can reach. If the contact is not solid, the extra current can draw down the circuit Read More...

Re: 1997 Honda Passport - Electrical Problems? [bobseedlock]

Written by: jafettig on Feb 13, 2007 10:14 PM

I have somewhat the same problem you do. I have a 98 passport and at night when I push on the brakes the headlights and the dash lights dim almost completely out. It also does this when I us the electric windows, rear defrost, and when I turn on the heater. Also when I put the car in first gear and start driving my cd player turns off for a second and turns back on. It also ... Read More...

1997 Honda Passport - Electrical Problems?

Written by: bobseedlock on Jan 25, 2007 06:03 PM

My '97 Passport appears to have some weird electrical problem. At random times, the battery indicator will start to move in sync with the turn signal or show a drop with any other pull on the battery (lights, radio, etc.). More than once, I've been idling in the driveway with nothing on and when I pull forward on the turn signal as if to initiate the bright lights, ... Read More...

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Re: Thump while braking or accelerating [highjumper25]

Written by: blainemetfan on Apr 20, 2006 10:23 PM

I have a 1997 Honda Passport and there is a thumping under the front passenger side when we slow down and speed up. Usually happens going around 10mph or less. We need to figure out what the hell this is!!! Read More...