NEED HELP PLEASE! CRX dies out while driving.

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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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Default NEED HELP PLEASE! CRX dies out while driving.

I believe it could be a problem with the fuel pump or related. I'm running stock d15 changed the spark plugs, wires, and the fuel filter recently. But, as I drive the car about a 1/4 mile it drops to a low idle and as i let off the gas it just dies out on me. Can anyone diagnose this problem??? Thank you for your time and replies.
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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I'd run seafoam through the Brake booster or other fun place. Cleaned out my EGR nicely...
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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Thank you Phoenix_iii i will give that a shot and reply with results. Still open to other opinions too. thanks again everyone.
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by phoenix_iii &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'd run seafoam through the Brake booster or other fun place. Cleaned out my EGR nicely... </TD></TR></TABLE>????????? Either I'm totally out off tech on this or you are mocking the unfortunate OP.
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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Default Re: NEED HELP PLEASE! CRX dies out while driving. (ehty5ive)

do tou under stand what he means by run it threw the brake booster? he means the hose that runs to the intake manifold.

when was the last time the timing was checked?
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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I google video'd seafoam and yes he is correct run it throught the brake booster. i was once recommended this procedure when trying to get the car smogged. unfortunately i did not follow through with it but this time i will try.

i havent gotten the timing done in a awhile. i was thinking that also because the idle is very inconsistent. at times it will run fine then it will drop to about 500rpm but not die. this is when im running a full or above 1/4 tank of gas.
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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we had the same problem it was the dizzy. put a new one on and runs fine until someone screwed with the ignion cylinder lock which i need to replace i hater haters. we have worked hard to build the rex we havw 25000 in the motor and someone first stole a jdm amber light of course only one had to buy whole new set now looks like someone jimmied the key cyclinder lock i d do anything to find this person tees me of i would same worse but im a newbie. well i got the part of key ignition now have to figure out how to change it
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sleepingciv &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">do tou under stand what he means by run it threw the brake booster? he means the hose that runs to the intake manifold.

when was the last time the timing was checked?</TD></TR></TABLE>Oh, gotcha. Now, it make sense
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 01:27 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vware1955 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">we had the same problem it was the dizzy. put a new one on and runs fine until someone screwed with the ignion cylinder lock which i need to replace i hater haters. we have worked hard to build the rex we havw 25000 in the motor and someone first stole a jdm amber light of course only one had to buy whole new set now looks like someone jimmied the key cyclinder lock i d do anything to find this person tees me of i would same worse but im a newbie. well i got the part of key ignition now have to figure out how to change it</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm sooo drunk right now, and you don't make any sense. before posting about your personal experience, make sure it makes sense and pertains to the subject at hand.


To the Op, can you provide some more details, are there any CEL? How will the car die? What type of driving conditions?
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 01:46 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 90sedan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I'm sooo drunk right now, and you don't make any sense. before posting about your personal experience, make sure it makes sense and pertains to the subject at hand.
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yea... i got lost in it
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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full diagnose

the car has trouble starting at times but it will turn over. on really cold mornings while warming up the car will die out and take for ever to turn over again. now sometimes the car will start up fine and warm up fine but when it comes to driving i get down the block and the car suddenly loses power while in gear and then just flat out dies on me. now i've tried changing spark plugs wires fuel filter and i recently changed the alternator. my guesses are fuel pump, timing, EGR, and distributor. i hope this is enough information and once again thank you for your time and opinions. i still havent gotten around to the seafoam my job requires 10-12 hours of work and im constantly on the road and this rex is the key gas saver to help me make more money. here's a picture of her. dont mind my friend in the passenger seat.




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