1990 Honda Accord not sure on category

1990 HONDA ACCORD
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JROD27
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Electrical problem
1990 Honda Accord 150000 miles

i was at a stop light and my locks began locking and my whipers slowed way down. i took off fine, but only got maybe 3/4 of a mile and the car totally shut off. it will crank, but the immidiatley shut off. one person suggested the fuel pump, the other the alternater. what do you think?
Mar 18, 2009 at 6:43 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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The fuel pump has nothing to do with the electronics of the vehicle. I suggest having your charging system tested (including battery, alternator, and cables).






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Mar 18, 2009 at 6:47 AM
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JROD27
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Does it sound like an electrical problem to you? i wasn't sure if that was the correct category to choose.
Mar 18, 2009 at 6:54 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Yes it does. The category is fine where it is :)





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Mar 18, 2009 at 6:56 AM
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