View Full Version : Honda accord stalling
badblood
Oct 25, 2009, 03:14 PM
I have a 1990 accord and its just started stalling on us after about 15 minutes of driving and then leaving us stranded for about 20 minutes, and then it will run fine again for about another 20 or so. It's a four cylynder and I was just wondering if there is a particular problem these cars tend to get? Thanks in advance... Art
phlanx
Oct 25, 2009, 03:18 PM
Evening BB
Is it petrol?
My first thought are the head gasket or head has gone and is heating up the water, the engine gets too hot, which activates the ECU to shut the engine off
Once it has cooled, the engine can be started again
If the head does have problem, ltake off the oil cap on top of the engine and view the oil
If it has water in the oil you will see a white milky residue, it is what we call mayonaise in this country
Let me know
TxGreaseMonkey
Oct 25, 2009, 04:18 PM
Replace the Ignition Control Module (ICM) and coil:
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-4.html#post265896
Common problem on Hondas of this generation.