Car wouldn't stay running!

30

Asked by Guru9ZRHC Jun 07, 2017 at 11:11 AM about the 1999 Honda Accord LX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 99 Honda accord Lx automatic. It would
start but not stay running. We taught it was the
starter so bought one and changed it but still doing
the same thing. Can you help us figure it out?

5 Answers

3,550

Possibly failed ignition switch. The electronic part of the ignition. Common problem in Honda. When it shuts off do the dashlights go on and off. The switch attached to back of lock cylinder. You will have to remove covers from steering column to access

6 people found this helpful.
30

So, we went to the junkyard and got a used throttle body. Changed the old one out and put the used one in. The car started and stay running it has been running since yesterday evening with no problems, so we're assuming that was the problem. The trottle body has fusses in it and must had went bad. Great car to have just needs taking care of.

3 people found this helpful.
240

Hello everyone I need help with my 2005 Honda Accord this car won’t stay running I change the sparks plugs nothing I pull up the throuble body I clean it nothing it accelerated up and down after a couple second he die can anyone out there give me some advice what to do

6 people found this helpful.
10

I’m having the same problem. Did you figure out what was wrong

1 people found this helpful.
10

Throttle position sensor. If it's still functional just off, it won't throw a code. Dealt with this on my Scion TC, a 07 Hyundai Santa Fe, an 81 dodge challenger (Mitsubishi motor), a 88 Dodge Colt (Mitsubishi motor), and a 02 Accord. All the vehicles had between 200,000 and 300,000 miles. TPS fixed the same problem in all. The Scion problem started after installing an intake and exhaust system. The Scion wouldn't idle but drove fine. No power loss. All the other vehicles wouldn't stay running beyond a few seconds. The TPS is integrated into the throttle body in some of the newer cars. Either way, it wasn't expensive and worked great in all of them.

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Accord

Looking for a Used Accord in your area?

CarGurus has 974 nationwide Accord listings starting at $2,995.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    JP1956
    Reputation
    6,870
  • #2
    Fredbrillo
    Reputation
    5,310
  • #3
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    3,840
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota Camry
48 Great Deals out of 1,142 listings starting at $4,795
Used Honda Civic
188 Great Deals out of 4,003 listings starting at $440
Used Toyota Corolla
142 Great Deals out of 2,244 listings starting at $2,699
Used Honda CR-V
170 Great Deals out of 4,990 listings starting at $440
Used Honda Accord Coupe
6 Great Deals out of 47 listings starting at $5,495
Used Nissan Altima
27 Great Deals out of 673 listings starting at $3,153
Used BMW 3 Series
65 Great Deals out of 1,206 listings starting at $2,900
Used Nissan Maxima
10 Great Deals out of 186 listings starting at $1,450
Used Toyota RAV4
120 Great Deals out of 3,047 listings starting at $4,999
Used Ford Mustang
46 Great Deals out of 1,664 listings starting at $5,977

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.