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My car died out of nowhere whike driving on the freeway and hasnt ran since. Itll start run a few seconds then die. Ive changed the fuel pump, filter, tps intake temp control, it has new coil packs spark plugs, valve cover gasket, catalys converters. I cant figure it out please help it hasn't ran since it died when it starts it sounds fine but if I give it gas it sounds like my cats are clogged or its starving for fuel then dies
What makes this problem better or worse?
n/a
How long has your 2001 Honda Civic had this problem?
few weeks
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Well since it starts a little - I can't really say timing belt, but I'll say it anyway -- have you verified ignition timing and engine compression is good? I can't imagine the need ever to replace the fuel pump and filter. Have you checked the air intake system for restrictions? Any diagnostic trouble codes? Use this link to find some shops near you that can help with your concern: www.repairpal.com/repair-shops
What kind of scanner do you have , for verification of certain issues? “Starts for a few seconds then dies” —is the green immobilizer light coming on and going off and staying off, or is it flashing? That would be unrelated to it stalling on the freeway, but may help eliminate certain other things. Does it stay idling, as long as you don’t try to give it gas?
The light flashes for a few seconds nd goes off like it always has. But I did notice that when I turn it over the P and D lights up now instead of just the P. And it dies rather I give it gas or not.
The light flashes for a few seconds nd goes off like it always has. But I did notice that when I turn it over the P and D lights up now instead of just the P. And it dies rather I give it gas or not.
The ‘D’ light blinking or on solid would indicate a problem in the transmission control system. At this point and with supplied information, I would suggest a qualified shop scan it (unless the battery has died, or been disconnected there may still be needed information stored.Do you have someone to help you? See if it will run while carefully spraying a little carburetor cleaner into the throttle body? That will either confirm or eliminate certain fuel supply/control issues. Also, with all the parts you’ve replaced(I’m assuming you’re doing this work yourself), you’ve gone back and double checked all your plugs/connections for good fit?
I've tried the carburetor cleaner it doesn't stay running with that neither. The D light is solid im not sure if it stays on while the car is on bcuz it doesn't stay on for long. I've double checked everything I've tried everything I can think of except changing the timing belt and ecm
BEFORE you start disassembling the timing components , get a compression gauge and do a compression test. Remove fuel pump fuse or relay prior to doing this. Wide open throttle while cranking. Post compression results. Specific psi, not ‘good’ or ‘bad’, please.
Ok ill look into that but I don't think its the relay bcuz the fuel is making it to the fuel rail. I was just going to take the shield off and see if the belt is lined up before I start taking it all apart
Ok ill look into that but I don't think its the relay bcuz the fuel is making it to the fuel rail. I was just going to take the shield off and see if the belt is lined up before I start taking it all apart
You don’t understand-I mean disable the fuel system prior to doing the compression test, so you get more accurate compression readings.
I understand that but u do know that I am a girl don't get me wrong I can change a tyranny a new clutch whatever the normal shit but compression test and dismantling the fuel system hands down thats a man's job and one I have no buissiness doing kinda outta my league and thats hard to admit let alone say lol
Pulling a fuse or relay to disable (electrically) is a gender less operation. What you are saying to me, is you can change parts, regardless of the need, but are uncomfortable diagnosing or completely understanding how a modern engine is controlled. That’s also okay, I work with a lot of guys like that. It just makes actual repairs more expensive most of the time.
No stored or pending codes, I changed pump and filter because I thought it wasn't getting gas due to being clogged or going out but that wasn't the problem, im actually starting to think it might have jumped time