On Mar 13, 5:27 pm, Tegger > wrote:
> wrote in news:1173819072.737916.40520
> @e1g2000hsg.googlegroups.com:
>
>
>
> > I have a 1997 Civic EX that I've never had any problems with. (160K
> > miles, though nothing has even been replaced) Yesterday, though, I
> > was driving about 35-40 miles an hour, and getting reading to
> > downshift, and the engine suddenly stopped running!
>
> > The car would turn over, didn't respond to a jump, and also, a couple
> > of times, seemed to almost start (sputtered, coughed, and stalled
> > again)... It almost seemed as though the car had run out of gas.
>
> > The fuses are all fine... What could it be?
> > I'm even trying to figure out whether to get towed to my house (if
> > it's something I could fix myself) or to the shop.
>
> > ANY and ALL help would be GREATLY appreciated -- thanks!!!
>
> Check for spark. Coil or igniter is bad.http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/start...tml#checkspark
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQwww.tegger.com/hondafaq/


How could I see if it's the timing belt? Could it be that also? It's
never been replaced (and I was going to get it done the first week of
April! argh)