Why does my Honda Civic quit while driving?

Why does my Honda Civic quit while driving?

The engine quits while slowing to a stop or while driving at a constant speed. The speedometer drops to zero and it coasts, but no other electrical system fails. The starter works and the engine restarts, only to quit after 2 seconds. This lasts for about a minute or two, then the next attempt to start is successful, and it runs fine.

What are the symptoms of a bad or failing downshift solenoid?

An illuminated Check Engine Light is another symptom of a bad or failing downshift solenoid. If the computer detects a problem with the downshift solenoid circuit or function it will set off the Check Engine Light to alert the driver of the issue.

What to do if your Honda Civic stalls?

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238. Read reviews of repair shops in your area.

The engine quits while slowing to a stop or while driving at a constant speed. The speedometer drops to zero and it coasts, but no other electrical system fails. The starter works and the engine restarts, only to quit after 2 seconds. This lasts for about a minute or two, then the next attempt to start is successful, and it runs fine.

Can a 1999 Honda Civic start while driving?

i have a 1999 honda civic ex which has 165,000 miles. Within the last few months the car will shutoff while driving. i have no power steering, nothing. i have to pull the car to side of the road and put the car in nuetral to start. Sometimes it will start right away and other times it will take about 5 to 10 turns of the ignition.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238. Read reviews of repair shops in your area.

What happens if the main relay on a Honda Civic is bad?

Although the problem is the same, different Honda models have different symptoms if the main relay is bad. On an Accord, you will lose fuel pressure. If the main relay bad on a Civic, you will lose power to the injectors and the fuel pump, but you may not lose fuel pressure since the fuel injectors can’t open without power.

Why does my Honda Civic stall when I start the car?

It appears to happen more once the car is warm. So we drive into town, it appears to be working well, then after a while come back to the car and restart it and it jerks and “misses” then stalls. Usually we need to wait 10 minutes before we can get it started again. It is very frustrating.

Although the problem is the same, different Honda models have different symptoms if the main relay is bad. On an Accord, you will lose fuel pressure. If the main relay bad on a Civic, you will lose power to the injectors and the fuel pump, but you may not lose fuel pressure since the fuel injectors can’t open without power.

Why does my Honda Civic DX turn off when I accelerate?

My 91 civic dx turns off when I accelerate at the light 3 times already : ( sucks 10 people found this helpful. It could either a faulty relay, the one that regulates the fuel pump circuit. Could be a dirty fuel pump sock. Could be a fuel pump going bad. Could be bad gas. Could be a faulty ECU. Could be a faulty Fuel Pressure Sensor.

When did a 1999 Honda Civic EX die?

Vocational, Technical or Tra… 1999 Honda Civic EX died while driving it home, acted like out of gas, but have 3/4 tank. Replaced fuel pump thinking it was a fuel delivery issue. No … read more 2001 Honda Civic EX dies 3 – 5 seconds after starting. How long does it take to get an answer? … read more Vocational, Technical or Tra…

Is there a recall on a Honda Civic?

Free Fix Via Recall – DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

i have a 1999 honda civic ex which has 165,000 miles. Within the last few months the car will shutoff while driving. i have no power steering, nothing. i have to pull the car to side of the road and put the car in nuetral to start. Sometimes it will start right away and other times it will take about 5 to 10 turns of the ignition.

What causes Honda Civic 95 to stall while driving?

So unfortunate : ( My Civic 95 stalls while driving and it takes 15 minutes to start again. It then works for 2 more kilometers, turns off and the problem starts all over. Gear box Door Radio Stereo Alarm Door locks

Can a Honda Civic shut off while driving?

Within the last few months the car will shutoff while driving. i have no power steering, nothing. i have to pull the car to side of the road and put the car in nuetral to start. Sometimes it will start right away and other times it will take about 5 to 10 turns of the ignition.

Why does my Honda Civic engine not start?

Many times it happens that I open the switch and all the lights but the check engine one are turned on, and then the engine won’t start. The scanner has been connected but no code is released (only the ABS code and the Catalytic converter one). Hope someone can help me, thanks.

What to do if your Honda Civic dies?

Sometimes it will start right away and other times it will take about 5 to 10 turns of the ignition. I brought it to the mechanic and he replaced the battery and battery end and the coalate temp sensor. work fine for a few days and then the same thing happened

When did the Honda Civic ignition switch recall start?

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238. Honda Recall – DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002.

When to reset the Check Engine light on Honda Civic?

Continue reading to learn how to reset this light and save yourself the dealership cost. This article applies to the Honda Civic (1992-2000), and Accord (1990-2002). The check engine light in your Honda offers important diagnostic information, which will alert you of a serious problem like a bad catalytic converter.

Sometimes it will start right away and other times it will take about 5 to 10 turns of the ignition. I brought it to the mechanic and he replaced the battery and battery end and the coalate temp sensor. work fine for a few days and then the same thing happened

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