hellfire127
Well-Known Member
Ok, so here's a short story.
I've had the P0420 code and another code, P1259 I think but forgot.
My car started acting up recently and first time was dying on highway. Took me several tries to start back up after pulling over. Second time was local road and could've hit somebody as there was a turn coming up and the steering wheel went out w the car. Was able to start it back up after several tries as well. I can't remember for sure but I think the radio went out as well.
Later found out that the battery wire to power the car got disconnected somehow. Also the distributor was leaking so I replaced that whole part.
That fixed the codes except for P0420. I know it's most likely the cat and I have a mangnaflow that I'll have a shop put in tuesday since one bolt is stuck and I dont have tools to take that last bolt out.
So it has been driving fine without dying for the past 1-2 weeks until today it died again. BUT this time I was able to start it back up without trouble. Also the radio was still on...... with ac and fan going.
So now that I'm confused on what's causing my engine to shut off during middle of driving.
Could it be the ignition switch??
99 honda accord 4cycl 189k miles automatic
I've had the P0420 code and another code, P1259 I think but forgot.
My car started acting up recently and first time was dying on highway. Took me several tries to start back up after pulling over. Second time was local road and could've hit somebody as there was a turn coming up and the steering wheel went out w the car. Was able to start it back up after several tries as well. I can't remember for sure but I think the radio went out as well.
Later found out that the battery wire to power the car got disconnected somehow. Also the distributor was leaking so I replaced that whole part.
That fixed the codes except for P0420. I know it's most likely the cat and I have a mangnaflow that I'll have a shop put in tuesday since one bolt is stuck and I dont have tools to take that last bolt out.
So it has been driving fine without dying for the past 1-2 weeks until today it died again. BUT this time I was able to start it back up without trouble. Also the radio was still on...... with ac and fan going.
So now that I'm confused on what's causing my engine to shut off during middle of driving.
Could it be the ignition switch??
99 honda accord 4cycl 189k miles automatic
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