My car shuts off while driving on the streets.

Tiny
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  • 1999 HONDA CIVIC
  • 165,000 MILES
My car shuts off while driving on the streets and/or highway without warning. I can recrank it and get going again but the car just stops running and the steering wheel locks up.
Saturday, January 12th, 2013 AT 11:43 PM

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Tiny
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Have the distributor checked as this was a common failure.

The steering is hard because you loose power steering

Roy
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Sunday, January 13th, 2013 AT 12:03 AM
Tiny
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That is a tough one because it starts right back up for you. It could be a problem with the fuel pump or you could be losing spark to the plugs. Check the fuel pressure to make sure it is within spec.
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Sunday, January 13th, 2013 AT 12:03 AM

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