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primerprincess · 09-23-2007, 01:22 AM

Hey, I need help again. My 95 KA started to shut off on me while driving--no warning or anything. I would have to let it sit and then start it and get it home. Got it scanned and code said that I needed a knock sensor, so I replaced that. Now it scans clean, but now there is a starting problem. The car will start just fine, but only stays running for about a second and then shuts off. Spark is fine, seems to be getting gas no problem, so I am lost. I really want my car back, so I will appreciate any help you guys can give me. Thanks!!

95Kouki · 09-23-2007, 10:34 AM

did you recently have any work performed on the car (motor or chassis?)

did you recently was under the engine bay or have a huge amount of rain lately?

to me it sounds as if you're having problems with your TPS/idle adjustment...check using the procedure outlined in the FSM and make adjustments or replace as necessary.

also don't rule out a coolant temp sending unit or MAF...

Best of Luck

Jason

SlidewayzS14 · 09-23-2007, 11:33 AM

i had this problem on my old acura. It turned out to be the Ignition switch. Might not be your problem, but worth a look.

s13monkey · 09-25-2007, 04:29 AM

check your pcv valve if you follow the house that comes from your brake booster you'll see a small valve check itand the hoses that go to and from the booster to pcv to intake manifold.

09-23-2007, 01:22 AM	#1
primerprincess Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Stroudsburg, PA Age: 42 Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Need Help--Strange Problem Hey, I need help again. My 95 KA started to shut off on me while driving--no warning or anything. I would have to let it sit and then start it and get it home. Got it scanned and code said that I needed a knock sensor, so I replaced that. Now it scans clean, but now there is a starting problem. The car will start just fine, but only stays running for about a second and then shuts off. Spark is fine, seems to be getting gas no problem, so I am lost. I really want my car back, so I will appreciate any help you guys can give me. Thanks!!

09-23-2007, 10:34 AM	#2
95Kouki Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Palmdale Posts: 263 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	did you recently have any work performed on the car (motor or chassis?) did you recently was under the engine bay or have a huge amount of rain lately? to me it sounds as if you're having problems with your TPS/idle adjustment...check using the procedure outlined in the FSM and make adjustments or replace as necessary. also don't rule out a coolant temp sending unit or MAF... Best of Luck Jason __________________ People will always be haters...can't change that...just out drive them

09-25-2007, 04:29 AM	#4
s13monkey Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lynwood Age: 40 Posts: 200 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	check your pcv valve if you follow the house that comes from your brake booster you'll see a small valve check itand the hoses that go to and from the booster to pcv to intake manifold. __________________

09-23-2007, 11:33 AM	#3
SlidewayzS14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kelowna, British Columbia Posts: 52 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i had this problem on my old acura. It turned out to be the Ignition switch. Might not be your problem, but worth a look.