Engine stalls at idle after few minutes

2002 HONDA ACCORD
224,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WGARRIGUS
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Engine stalls at idle after few minutes then will restart within three minutes. restarts easily and runs smooth at restart and first start.
Mar 2, 2019 at 12:43 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

When it does not start, did you check for spark and can you hear the fuel pump run?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

It could be either. Spark is a more common issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Roy
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Mar 2, 2019 at 1:53 PM
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WGARRIGUS
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Thanks for quick replay. It was fuel pump main relay.
Mar 3, 2019 at 8:10 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Very common failure.

Glad you got it fixed.

Roy
Mar 3, 2019 at 9:07 PM