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Engine stalls while driving and idling

Tiny
LYDIA10
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  • 1991 HONDA ACCORD
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 177,000 MILES
I have the car listed above DX model and it will stall while driving and idling. The check engine light is on, and oil light will come on. After it stalls, it will turn over but not start for a while and then after a bit it will start up completely fine before stalling a few minutes later. I replaced the main relay, but I'm still having a problem. I tried to get codes, but it wasn't throwing any. I started the car and let it idle until it stalled out and only the oil light came on this time. When it stalls it doesn't make any strange noises or sputter, the engine just shuts off.
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Friday, March 4th, 2022 AT 5:45 AM

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Tiny
AL514
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Hello, the cars have issues inside the Distributor with the igniters and coils. Everything is internal to the Distributor on these, we usually just replace the entire distributor, it comes as one setup. You should check for Ignition spark when it stalls out and won't start if you can catch it, I will put a guide below for that. But it sounds like the Igniter or coil may be failing. If you have spark while it's still not starting, checking the fuel pressure would be next.

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
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Friday, March 4th, 2022 AT 12:34 PM

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