Car stalls after few seconds?

2002 HONDA ACCORD
150,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LUISBURGOS1993
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Replaced fuel pump and distributor rotor. Car seemed fine. Car stalls after losing RPMs and almost immediately stall if I try giving gas... Sparks and wires new.
Sep 27, 2022 at 6:42 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Have you checked to see if there are stored diagnostic trouble codes? If you haven't, I recommend doing that first.

Here is a quick video showing how it's done:

https://youtu.be/b2IJGfImVvw

I realize most people don't own a scan tool. However, if that is the case, see if a parts store will lend one to you.

Next, a large engine vacuum leak can also cause issues. If you haven't checked for leaks, do that as well.

Here is a link that explains how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Start with this and let me know the results. Also, let me know if there were codes retrieved and what they are.

Take care,

Joe
Sep 27, 2022 at 1:02 PM
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