Car wouldn't stay running
Asked by Steviejane Jan 09, 2015 at 10:59 PM about the 2001 Honda Accord Coupe EX V6
Question type: General
Went to start car in parking lot and it wouldn't stay running. Acted like it wasn't getting
gas but tank was 3/4 full. No lights to indicate a problem bit each time I started it, it would
just die. After about the 4th try was able to give it enough gas to keep it running. Made it
home ok and it starts up fine now.
7 Answers
Could be a number of things. If no check engine light, you will just be changing random parts until you figure it out. Before you start sinking any real money into it, you can start by doing a simple tune up. Change your plugs, fuel filter, air filter, PVC valve. You may have a gummed up Idle Air Control valve also. Here is a how to video on properly cleaning it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsP2-HKz7vE Post back if car still acts up after doing the tune up and IAC cleaning.
Steviejane, What you describe to me sounds the same as a problem I had on a 97 Accord XL V6, but you need to verify thru the codes. There is a poorly designed air port under the egr valve. You need to remove the valve & the intake plenum it is attached to, re-drill the port hole, then drive a steel sleeve into the hole (makes it bigger and smoother than the OEM design) then replace every thing back on engine and good to go. Check this link for some good pics showing what I am talking about: https://www.google.com/search? q=Honda+Accord+V6+egr+service+kit&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ &sa=X&ei=U_qvVPjmDZWTsQT- 04FI&ved=0CFUQsAQ&biw=1280&bih=840
My 1996 won’t stay started it’s honda Accord we’ve replaced a lot on this car can anyone tell me what’s going on with it
It won’t stay started did tune up changed wires distributor cap
What I do with the old the motor don't seem like it's getting gas
I had it happen to my 2013 Honda Accord. Had it towed to the dealer and they said it is a clogged throttle body. Cost $75 plus $105 for the tow. I sure wish I knew That before the tow.
janaanne2129 answered 3 years ago
Same thing with me. I changed my gas cap and issue gone. It would happen when I'd drive it on the ferry for a minute then park. When I would go to drive again it would start but wouldn't stay running.