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Engine stalls at idle after few minutes

Tiny
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  • 2002 HONDA ACCORD
  • 2.3L
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Engine stalls at idle after few minutes then will restart within three minutes. Restarts easily and runs smooth at restart and first start.
Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 AT 12:43 PM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

When it does not start, did you check for spark and can you hear the fuel pump run?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

It could be either. Spark is a more common issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Roy
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Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 AT 1:53 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for quick replay. It was fuel pump main relay.
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Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 AT 8:10 PM
Tiny
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Very common failure.

Glad you got it fixed.

Roy
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Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 AT 9:07 PM

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