My 91 honda civic has trouble starting. It sputters, stalls, etc. then all of a sudden the check engine light comes on and it appears to idle just fine. When I step on the gas the engine reaves up. When I turn the car off, everything repeats itself when I try to start the car again. I try to get a code reading but the check engine light is not on the next time I go to start the car.

What's wrong. How do I fix this?

PV46

Replace the Ignition Control Module (ICM) and coil:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-46563-4.html#post265896