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Car Forum / Honda Cars / March 20071997 Civic stalled while driving - Please help!
I have a 1997 Civic EX that I've never had any problems with. (160K miles, though nothing has even been replaced) Yesterday, though, I was driving about 35-40 miles an hour, and getting reading to downshift, and the engine suddenly stopped running! The car would turn over, didn't respond to a jump, and also, a couple of times, seemed to almost start (sputtered, coughed, and stalled again)... It almost seemed as though the car had run out of gas. The fuses are all fine... What could it be? I'm even trying to figure out whether to get towed to my house (if it's something I could fix myself) or to the shop. ANY and ALL help would be GREATLY appreciated -- thanks!!! melissarwprince@yahoo.com wrote in news:1173819072.737916.40520 @e1g2000hsg.googlegroups.com: > I have a 1997 Civic EX that I've never had any problems with. (160K > miles, though nothing has even been replaced) Yesterday, though, I [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > ANY and ALL help would be GREATLY appreciated -- thanks!!! Check for spark. Coil or igniter is bad. http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/startproblems.html#checkspark  SignatureTegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ > melissarwpri...@yahoo.com wrote in news:1173819072.737916.40520 > @e1g2000hsg.googlegroups.com: [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQwww.tegger.com/hondafaq/ How could I see if it's the timing belt? Could it be that also? It's never been replaced (and I was going to get it done the first week of April! argh) >> melissarwpri...@yahoo.com wrote in news:1173819072.737916.40520 >> @e1g2000hsg.googlegroups.com: [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > How could I see if it's the timing belt? Could it be that also? Highly unlikely to be the timing belt. Does the engine sound like it's cranking a lot faster than normal? To check: Remove the oil filler cap. Watch the cam lobes while a helper cranks. If the cam lobes move, the belt's likely fine. Oil will splatter, so don't wear an evening gown while you do this. SignatureTegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ > melissarwpri...@yahoo.com wrote innews:1173823634.152994.280480@l75g2000hse.googlegroups.com: > [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQwww.tegger.com/hondafaq/ Thank you SO much Tegger. Off to do this tonight actually, once I catch a ride out to the car! hey guys, i had found this new website http://tuningmyride.com/ u ask any question or problem that you have with your car and they will answer you with in 24 hours and its FREE!. thanks to them i found the problem regarding my car.
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