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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 02:57 AM
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I have a eg coupe, complety stock, it will die randomly for no reason, If im on the E-Way an put it into neutral just to coast an save gas the car will just die suddenly. Also if im doing about 55 an come to stop(not a sudden stop) but at a stop light it will just die. It doesnt have any problems starting or anything. If anyone could help me with what this could be it would be much appreciated.
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 03:08 AM
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Not enough info.
Last full tuneup?
Any CELs?
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 03:15 AM
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my last full tuneup was right after i swapped the the new motor in, an it not throwing any CELs.
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 03:16 AM
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Did you check the timing? RPMs just drop? Does the CEL actually work? This pulling teeth approach aint gonna work.
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 08:01 AM
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Sounds like a low idle problem. Try cleaning the IACV and replacing the PCV valve.
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 09:31 AM
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Ill try those an see if they work, thanks for the help guys..
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 11:07 PM
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could be a pvc valve or cam positioning sensor. For the pcv valve replacement check here for the how to's if you dont know how.

http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showthread.php?t=68638

Sounds more like a pcv problem. Also if that is the problem check your air filter for blow by. Try that first very simple if you cant tell.

For the cam positioning sensor it can be tricky. If you want to do it your self get a Haynes or Chiltons manual. Which ever you prefer.
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 06:51 AM
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It sounds like what my Accord was doing when my main relay was going out. Click it into the on position and listen for the fuel pump priming under the back seats. If it doesn't always buzz, check the main relay. It's a grey box near where you put your left foot, and it controls the fuel pump and FI. They're known to go out. It looks for the most part like this:
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by StreetsideStig
It sounds like what my Accord was doing when my main relay was going out. Click it into the on position and listen for the fuel pump priming under the back seats. If it doesn't always buzz, check the main relay. It's a grey box near where you put your left foot, and it controls the fuel pump and FI. They're known to go out. It looks for the most part like this:
Thanks buddy. StreetsideStig's suggestion fixed my car dying randomly issue.
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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No prob, man!
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