Car starts but shuts off right away

Tiny
ABBEYMR
  • MEMBER
  • 2001 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 137,000 MILES
Car starts will not stay running.
Tuesday, October 9th, 2018 AT 5:32 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 108,192 POSTS
Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Have you checked fuel pump pressure? Are you able to keep it running if your foot stays lightly on the throttle? Have you checked to make sure you are not losing spark? When it starts, does it say running for any amount of time?

Here are general links that discuss checking for spark and checking fuel pump pressure. Take a look through them and let me know if you find anything helpful.

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

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

Also, if you have not already, check to see if there are any trouble codes stored in the computer. If there are, let me know what you find. Here is a video showing how to use a scanner:

https://youtu.be/YV3TRZwer8k

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 AT 4:34 PM

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