On Mar 13, 8:05 pm, Tegger > wrote:
> wrote groups.com:
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> > On Mar 13, 5:27 pm, Tegger > wrote:
> >> wrote in news:1173819072.737916.40520
> >> @e1g2000hsg.googlegroups.com:
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> >> > 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
>
> > How could I see if it's the timing belt? Could it be that also?
>
> Highly unlikely to be the timing belt. Does the engine sound like it's
> cranking a lot faster than normal?
>
> To check: Remove the oil filler cap. Watch the cam lobes while a helper
> cranks. If the cam lobes move, the belt's likely fine. Oil will splatter,
> so don't wear an evening gown while you do this.
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQwww.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Thank you SO much Tegger. Off to do this tonight actually, once I
catch a ride out to the car!