This happens sometimes when starting the car. It almost starts, but doesn't. Also it happens sometimes when the car stalls like when releasing the clutch to start out and not quite giving it enough gas or being in the wrong gear. etc. After the stall or failed start, the car will turn over but doesn't sound AT ALL like it is going to start. After waiting 5-10 minutes, it starts right up, but does seem to run rough for a few seconds.
Could also be an intermittent coil, due to loose connections in the distributor.
Hope this helps.
Hi,
it is a fuel pump issue, replace it
Plugs leads timing
SOURCE: 91 honda civic dx 1.5L quit running properly.
bro, check ur main relay. its under the dash. replace it, check also ur distributor(replace it). and also your ECU
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SOURCE: my 1999 accord stalls while
You may have some chunky contaminants in your fuel tank that are blocking the supply line,screen sock, or fuel filter. The screen sock is located inside the fuel tank on the bottom of the fuel pump and filters the fuel going into the supply line for the fuel pump. Your fuel filter is typically mounted under the back seat behind the driver, but Honda tends to move things around a bit so you may want to verify that location with your local auto parts store. If you run the tank below 1/8 frequently, that tends to draw the chunks into the sock, line, and fuel filter.You may be able to just change the fuel filter and use a concentrated quality fuel Injection / system cleaner like Justice Brothers fuel injection cleaner . Avoid "cheap" cleaners - all they do is break up your money, not the contaminants in the system. Fuel injected systems run at a much higher pressure than carbureted systems, so be careful when releasing the pressure from the filter to avoid getting sprayed. If you don't have a manual, then I would suggest getting a Chiltons repair manual for the specific steps required in changing the filter - as well as the specific location, as it may also be under the vehicle in various places. Afterwards, try not to let your car get below 1/4 tank to keep this from happening in the future, and use a can of Injection cleaner about every 10th tank fill. Good luck and thanks for using Fixya!!
SOURCE: 92 Honda Accord has intermittent stalling
Hi,
Hey, good job ordering the "main relay" honda have a BIG problem with this issue. That sounds like your right on target. Some other ideas to kick around if that doesn't work.
1. Clean the throttle flap
dirt get on flap restricting air flow causing stalling issues. (Clean with B12 cleaner in the white can and a rag. Don't use too much B12 cleaner. 10 seconds is more than enough. )
2. Check Idle Air Control Valve
check the Idle air control valve on the back of the intake manifold ( firewall side on engine) remove the two bolts and inspect the screen in the valve for dirt and carbon. You can replace it, but it just may need to be cleaned.
Good luck with the project and hope I'ved helped.
SOURCE: 91 honda civic dx. Starts, runs for a few seconds then stalls
Try pounding on the gas tank with a rubber mallet or similar tool. (careful not to dent the tank) Try starting it. If it runs, replace the fuel pump (it's nfg). I've diagnosed numerous fuel pumps this way. Remember the pump needs to be replaced, if you drive it, you don't know when it'll fail for good. Hope this helps. Please post the results.
SOURCE: 1991 honda accord - runs rough and stalls on start up.
Did you set the ignition timing after you installed the dist.? If yes, I'd say you got a bad distributor(the one you just put in) since all the codes you're getting are directly for sensors located within the distributor.
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