Rough running sputter and stall

1998 HONDA ACCORD
195,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BAT601
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Car runs rough and sputters, stall when warm at low rpm and idle. speedometer not working. replaced, plugs, wires, etc. cleaned EGR and ports, upper intake and throttle body housing...
Mar 30, 2021 at 8:13 PM
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The distributor goes out all the time in these cars. Do you have a check engine light on? if so lets use this guide to check the codes:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls

Can you remove the distributor cap and look for rust colored dust inside this is a sure sign the unit is going bad. Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
Apr 1, 2021 at 4:55 AM
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