Hi all,

I am a new user here hoping to find some answers to a weird problem I have with my 97 accord (4cyl, no VTEC, 117k mls, auto transm.).
It happened now 3 times in 2 weeks that my engine turns off while driving. First time it happened on the freeway going 80 miles - engine stops without any unusual noise - just stops. I am rolling to the side, I try to start - engine starts and runs without any problems until a week later. I accelerate from a traffic light and again engine out. I restart - engine idles for 5 seconds and dies, i restart again - engine runs without any trouble.

Any ideas where to search for the problem (fuel?, main relay?)

thanks for help

Fritzi

 

2 things to look at,first has the ignition switch recall been done and then ck the main relay,most likely the switch

 

Most likely the ignition switch. Main relays very rarely cause stalling problems.

 

was the recal just for the 97? or is that whole group (94-97) included??

thanks!
sohc

 

ive been having the same problem in my 92 EX... the motor just cuts out and it seems that air is pushed out of the intake?

 

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thanks!
sohc</TD></TR></TABLE>
Almost every honda from like 94-01 had the ignition switch recall on it. Have your local dealer run the VIN and see.

 

is it overheating maybe

 

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Just 97, 98, and 99 on the Accords.

 

well i found out what was wrong(on the side of the road when it broke down agin) it ends up i have an oil leek and the oil is fludding my spark plugs so looks like ill be busey this weekend fixing the oil leak... ya.....

 

thank you very much for your suggestions -
I will check the ignition switch on the weekend - I don't think the switch has ever been replaced but it actually feels solid and engine keeps running even if I push and pull on the key. I will also get a new main relay - just in case.....

'll see what happens....

 

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I 2nd that.

 

When your car stalls, did all your dash instruments and lights turned off? If it is, I think its the ignition switch. You could buy it at autozone. A dremel to cut a groove in the head of the screw would be good and a screwdriver would help.

 

it's the ignition switch... that's what happen to me before while i was at cherry pickings... and it dies under the heat..then restart.. after a minute...die again... so we have AAA to take the car to honda dealer..the honda people check and they said it's fine! nothing's wrong! i was like...... so we drove it back... few days later... again! so we went to another honda dealer... finally they find out that it's the ignition switch problem..and we changed it for free since it's in the recall...