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    May 10, 2011, 11:59 PM
    Dear TxGreaseMonkey...
    I've read a lot of your posts, and most seem helpful, however, the ones I've read, talk about their car having no spark, and mine does!
    I have a 2001 honda civic... that was driving fine, then completely ran out of power... had to pull over, and tried to restart car... nothing...
    There is spark, just no gas getting to the cyllanders, they are dry.
    So was thinking back to one question you answered about "crank shaft position sensor" but that person had "no spark" would that sensor still apply to my problem?

    Thanka again for your time in advance!

    K. Dolen
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    May 11, 2011, 05:22 AM

    Kelly, perform the tests in the link below:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post2123675

    Sudden death situations, like your car's, are usually ignition system related. If the Check Engine Light (CEL) is not on, try and force a code by cranking the starter motor for 15 seconds. Once the CEL comes on, attach a code reader to the data link connector, located under the dash, and record the code. It's likely a Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor or Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor problem. Your car, Kelly, may have spark but it may not be firing at the right time. This is what the CKP Sensor and CMP Sensor control.

    I have never seen a bad Honda fuel pump. If you can hear the fuel pump run, when the ignition switch is turned to ON (Position II), then it's likely okay. Perform the tests and let me know the results.

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