tarheels1

The engine was left idling on my 2000 accord v-6 for possibly five hours. When I found the car, the engine had shut off and the check engine light was blinking. I'm not sure how long the car idled before shutting off but I would be less concerned had I found it running. The check engine had already been on for one day for an issue dealing with the fuel system. The car cranked and drove fine other than a slight whining sound coming from the motor. The coolant level looked normal. Will a motor automatically shut off if left unattended and should I be worried about anything because I need to drive this car on a pretty long trip? Thanks for any help.

19Accord97

More than likely it overheated. If it shut down by itself you probably have some serious damage.

tarheels1

Man I hope not. The car runs fine. I think I am just going to have the check engine light reset and see if anything different pops up. I know what has been causing the check engine light to come on but it rarely happens.

f.e

Why would you let your car idle that long?

tarheels1

Let nephew drive it and he left it idling and went to a friends house for a moment which turned into more than a moment.

dleccord

well whatever it was, must have been worth it to stay for 5 hours. giggles.

DrZFiNeSt

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Kill your nephew lol

slomofo

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Was it just out of gas by chance?

19Accord97

No. The OP said it started and drove fine.